The vineyards are located on the steep valley on the eastern side of Table Mountain. The grapes for this wine were grown in various blocks that range from 39 meters to 160 meters above sea level. All the slopes are south to southeast facing. The climate is Mediterranean, with cooling breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, encouraging balance and complexity in the grapes. The average rainfall is approximately 1,100mm per annum, which nourishes the predominantly Cartref and Glenrosa soil- gravelly soil with low fertility. The climate, combined with the cool southern slopes and deep mountain soils, provides the ideal setting for the making of this top-quality wine.

Groot Constantia is South Africa's oldest estate and one of South Africa's most visited tourist attractions. In 1685, Cape Governor Simon van der Stel built a farm in the foothills of Table Mountain, which he named Constantia. Groot Constantia received world acclaim from Napoleon, Bismarck, and King Louis Philippe of France, the biggest single buyers of Groot Constantia wines. They had to sell to the Cape government after phylloxera ravaged the vineyards. Now, the total estate covers 165 hectares, of which 87 hectares are planted at an altitude of 60 to 280 meters above sea level. The vineyards are cultivated sustainably and hold the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) certification. The climate is generally cool, resulting in complex and balanced wines.