ProducerConstantia
Buitenverwachting
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World-class cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc from historic Constantia.
Historic Constantia estate producing excellent Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Christine Bordeaux blend, and the botrytised 1769 dessert wine.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of elegant, mineral-driven white wines and those who appreciate historic South African estates with a strong sense of terroir.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Buitenverwachting best known for?
- Buitenverwachting is best known for its world-class Sauvignon Blanc, which benefits from Constantia's cool maritime climate, and for its '1769' dessert wine, a modern revival of the historic Vin de Constance style named after the year Constantia's first vineyard was planted.
- What is the estate's winemaking philosophy?
- Long-time winemaker Brad Paton favors a hands-off, no-preconceptions approach, letting each wine express its own character rather than forcing it into a stereotypical style, drawing on his training in South Africa and Germany.
- Where is Buitenverwachting located?
- The estate sits on the east-facing slopes of the Constantiaberg mountain in the Constantia Valley, about 12km from False Bay and roughly 20 minutes from central Cape Town.
- Who owns Buitenverwachting today?
- The estate has been owned by the Mueller family since 1981. Managing director Lars Maack, son of Christine Mueller, continues to run the property and named the flagship Christine Bordeaux blend after his mother.
- Does Buitenverwachting wine pair well with food?
- Yes. Its bright Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with fresh seafood and goat cheese, while the '1769' dessert wine complements foie gras and fruit-based desserts.