Beau Constantia, a Cape Town- Wine Estate

Beau Constantia is a boutique wine farm situated at the top of Constantia Nek overlooking False Bay. Vines are planted to an elevation of 350 metres above sea-level on some of the steepest agricultural slopes in the Cape. These lovingly nurtured vines are spoilt with panoramic views of the Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountain ranges and over False Bay as far as Hangklip. Beau Constantia is a boutique wine farm situated at the top of the Cape Peninsula, Constantia Nek. Its vines are planted on some of the steepest agricultural slopes in the region. After devastating fires destroyed the fynbos and pine forests on the property in 2000, the slopes were cleared and terraced, exposing potential for vineyards. Pierre and Cecily Du Preez purchased the 22ha property in 2002 and after extensive soil analysis the first vineyards were planted the following year with the help of dedicated farm manager, Japie Bronn. The farm is also home to a Chefs Warehouse Restaurant. The modern wine farm is relatively new, purchased by Pierre and Cecily Du Preez in 2002, after fires destroyed the fynbos and pine forests on the property in 2000. Together with their farm manager, Japie Bronn, they planted vineyards over 11.47 hectares of the farm. Until May 2016 the wine bar at Beau Constantia drew the crowds with a pop-up 'SushiBOX', shop. A recent announcement by the farm will see former Test Kitchen Head Chef, Ivor Jones, team up with Liam Tomlin to open a second outpost of Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia. The idea is for tapas-style eating (lunches and early dinners) on the large deck for al fresco dining. And the chef has been granted a hectare of land to plant his own fresh produce for use in the menu.