5 Questions with Matt Day, Head Winemaker at Klein Constantia

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Matt Day, head winemaker at Klein Constantia, one of South Africa’s most historic and celebrated wine estates. Located on the slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, Klein Constantia is renowned for producing the legendary Vin de Constance, a wine once enjoyed by Napoleon Bonaparte and Jane Austen, and for elevating Sauvignon Blanc to new heights in the New World.

Highlights:

• What makes Klein Constantia’s terroir so unique in the Constantia Valley
• The legacy and revival of Vin de Constance, South Africa’s iconic sweet wine
• His inspirations from regions like Sancerre, Tokaj, Napa, and Saint-Émilion
• Landmark vintages in his winemaking journey, including 2010, 2007, 2012, and 2021
• What the future holds for Sauvignon Blanc and the estate’s global aspirations

📌 Be sure to check out our full-length interview with Matt Day following this episode, where we go deeper into his winemaking philosophy, Klein Constantia’s historic vineyards, and the global legacy of Vin de Constance.

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