Heritage Map · 2026

8 Wine Estates Older Than the USA

Eight working farms founded before 4 July 1776 – clustered in Constantia, Stellenbosch, and Somerset West. All open to visitors, all pouring wine.

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All 8

1680s

1685–1693

1700

Post-1700

The eight estates

Tip: the six Constantia estates (ranks 1–4 + 8) are within 5 minutes of each other. Meerlust is 30 km east near Stellenbosch. Vergelegen is 45 km east in Somerset West.

Map by capetowndata.com · April 2026

Founding decade

1680s1682

1685–935 estates

1700Vergelegen

Post-1700Uitsig