About The Winelands welcomes Cape Wine Master and Winemaker at Groot Constantia, Boela Gerber.  Boela joined Groot Constantia as winemaker in 2001. Groot Constantia is South Africa's oldest wine farm (335 years old in 2020) is also one of the oldest brands in the world which has reached iconic status.  

It all began in 1679, when 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. In 1685 he chose 891 morgen (about 763 ha) situated behind Table Mountain for its wine-growing potential and magnificent scenery. 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.  

"Our founder named his farm "Constantia" after the Latin word for constancy or steadfastness. These attributes he valued greatly and today we follow in his footsteps to uphold his enduring legacy of perfection at Groot Constantia."