In the 18th and 19th centuries the "sweet, luscious and excellent wine called Constantia, so highly esteemed in Europe" was the only wine in the Southern Hemisphere to achieve international acclaim. Napoleon, King Louis Philippe of France, Charles Dickens and Frederick the Great all demanded it while Jane Austen even recommended it as a cure for a broken heart. Now, a century after its disappearance comes the renaissance - Vin de Constance - carefully made in the style of the old Constantia, from vineyards which once produced this legendary wine.

The Ratafia has a warm golden colour in the glass One can expect a full bodied sweet wine, with typical Chardonnay characteristics including hints of fresh limes along with rich honey tones.  Can be matured for up to 10 years.

This wine is vegan-friendly.

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The farm was named in 1704 when the settlers returned from an arduous journey to find their livestock gone and their home burnt down - hence the name Allesverloren meaning "all is lost". Present Owner, Danie Malan is the fifth generation on the farm, continuing the pioneering winemaking tradition of his forefathers who acquired the farm in 1872. The Malan family has been making this now legendary fortified wine, made of traditional Portuguese varieties, for the past four decades. Appreciate the wood aroma with nut and raisin berry undertones, accentuated with the creamy soft taste of ripe fruit.