How is Wine Made? 🍇 Groot Constantia in Cape Town, the oldest Wine-producing Estate in South Africa

Ever wondered how wine is made?
➡️ Jeff Bradford visits Groot Constantia - The oldest Wine producing Estate in South Africa, creating award winning wines for 330 years.
In this episode, you'll experience how wine is made in this part of the world.
Answering all your questions about how wine is made, this video teaches you everything you need to know about red wine.
➡️ Talking about what makes good wine with Groot Constantia winemaker, Boela, Jeff reveals some of the key components that go into making wine.
From selecting the right grapes from the harvest to selecting the best picking date, this is your ultimate wine handbook.
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About Groot Constantia:
If you haven’t heard about Groot Constantia, then it is my pleasure to introduce you to South Africa’s oldest winery. I would be doing a disservice if I didn’t give some of the history about this estate. In 1679 Simon van der Stel was appointed by the Dutch East India Company to govern the Cape of Good Hope. After years of loyal service, he requested land from the Company. He periodically sent out riders to collect soil samples and in 1685 he found a potential wine-growing area that had magnificent scenery situated behind Table Mountain. Over the years the wines produced on the estate caught the attention of influential people across the globe - clearly due to its impressive quality. Global aristocracy made sure that they had enough stock of this acclaimed and precious product.
The estate was named "Constantia" after the Latin word for constancy or steadfastness. These attributes he valued greatly and today the winemaker, Boela Gerber and staff follow in his footsteps to uphold his enduring legacy of perfection at Groot Constantia.
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The manual process in wine making makes it a profound drink❤

[@KChocco]

This was so interesting, and very professional. I really like your style. Slick yet personable. It made me feel like I was right there with you. Superb job!

[@drinkdestinations]

Can’t thank you enough for taking your time and providing us feedback. I’m actually going to start using that line with the videographer, Yoel. “Let’s make this next video slick, yet personable.” Love it. -Jeff

[@joelcruz998]

Jeff, great video brother. Like your humbleness, honesty, professionalism and willingness to learn something that intimidates you a little. Thanks for the video.

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks brotha I can’t thank you enough for the feedback. Hope all is well. -Jeff

[@forbiddencolors107]

Wow I really enjoyed this first episode looking forward to the next one :) keep it up!

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much for the comment, I really appreciate it. I value your time and I will continue to learn, improve each and every episode. -Jeff

[@joanneroberts2234]

Oh my I didn’t know there was so much work into wine making. From now on I’m going to savor every swallow. I will think of all the people who make the wine. Thanks for bringing us this information.

[@drinkdestinations]

This comment made my day. Part of this journey is for everyone to come along and learn exactly what I’m learning and highlight the people that brings us beer, wine, spirits. Thanks so much, you truly made my day with this comment. -Jeff

[@gabrielvazquez4765]

I enjoy learning from you bro and keep up the great work

[@drinkdestinations]

I appreciate the words. I’m also learning so much and glad I can share it with the rest of the world. Cheers and could not do this without support from people like you. Thanks 🙏-Jeff

[@bagbeard]

Found you from a podcast with Jesse from still it. You guys are doing awesome stuff!

[@drinkdestinations]

Hell yeah🤘🏻🤘🏻 Jesse is my bro and I’m a big fan of his work. Thanks so much. I appreciate the comment. I love telling stories about the cool people doing amazing things in the alcohol industry. Cheers, -Jeff

[@mariapopova7589]

Your channel and videos are amazing 👍🏻🙌🏻 I love drinking wine and it is very interesting to see how it is made. I'm waiting for more wineries in the next video😄

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much, you really made my day. We have some amazing stories coming up and more stories about wineries. -Jeff

[@MrAntLib]

Great job expanding your horizons and learning the process! Super admirable

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much brother. This is what my journey is all about.......to learn, explore, meet incredible people in the industry and share it with the world. Cheers, -Jeff

[@georgejronaicul1617]

I never had a glass of wine all my life but I would love to learn more. Thanks.

[@drinkdestinations]

I respect that you haven’t, And I hope you learned a few things about the process of wine making in our episode. We’ve got more wine episodes coming in the future with a lot more information. Stay tuned....-Jeff

[@riverchandra3782]

Incredible video dude, keep the works

[@drinkdestinations]

So glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the comment👊🏻-Jeff

[@hettalombard303]

Beautiful View 😍😍 Lovely to learn from the experts cause I only enjoy the end product 😂😂 Wine tasting is very interesting as well 😍 My advice is Spier Winery 😍 Amazing Place and cool memories as well with My late Son Wikus 😊

[@drinkdestinations]

Love the humour, comment and definitely noted Spier Winery. I will definitely be looking into this winery. Thanks so much. -Jeff

[@viv670]

Wao very nice...I love such videos...u did an awesome job....

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate your comment and always looking to approve each episode. -Jeff

[@brotherwellington]

Beautiful stuff

[@drinkdestinations]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate and honored to film this episode at Groot Constantia, the oldest winery in South Africa. 🙏🙏🙏

[@rocketsauce08]

I cannot wait to visit!

[@drinkdestinations]

A must visit. Such a great place and the history is absolutely amazing. -Jeff

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Pressed the bell icon for the new videos! about the video one more brilliant video

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much for your comment and support brotha. -Jeff

[@keneanekoopman3384]

Welcome to my City of Cape Town!!!!!!!!

[@drinkdestinations]

I absolutely love Cape Town. I felt so at peace here and really enjoyed Camps Bay🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻thanks for commenting and hope you enjoyed the episode. -Jeff

[@justsceptic3085]

i m french i come from a vigneron family,sure in south africa they know how to make wine, but it is so different in france...but in fine stand your glasse for love and family and friends!

[@drinkdestinations]

Super cool and respect to your family. It’s tough work. Are you cultivating and making wine also? That’s what I love about the journey I’m on is learning about all the different cultures techniques, technology, processes, laws, in making wine. It is fascinating. France is definitely on the list and spent some time in Champagne and Burgundy. It was amazing. Cheers, -Jeff

[@justsceptic3085]

@@drinkdestinations my granpa was the last, he is retired now , in gaillac south west of france ,duras syra,loin de l'oeil,(far of the eye),gamay,are the different type of fruits,my coworker is from gers also southwest of france (foie gras land)they got a red wine absolutly fantastic calling chiroulet,take a look on him , it is one of these wine only french knows that...excuse my english and a la tienne!

[@drinkdestinations]

nam lacrymae thanks so much and I will definitely look into the wine 🍷 you recommended and Your English is great, so much better then my french. santé 😀😀-Jeff

[@MrAntLib]

I wonder how much the workers are paid

[@drinkdestinations]

I didn’t dig into that while I was there, but I talked to most of the workers there and they love what they do and a lot of them have been working there seasonally for years.

[@4trahasis]

Please don't kill these humble grape farmers, South Africa.