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Eagles’ Nest is cradled in a secluded valley high up on the slopes of the historic Constantia mountain range, which forms part of the World Heritage Site, Table Mountain. The farm’s origins can be traced back to 1836 when it was used as a refreshment station between the area now known as Wynberg in the east, and the harbour of Hout Bay in the west. In order to make this journey, travellers had to cross the mountain pass, now known as Constantia Neck.
In 1984, the 38ha farm was purchased by the Mylrea family. After devastating fires that raged through the Cape in the summer of 2000, the farm was mostly destroyed, except for the historic buildings. Being part of the world famous Constantia Valley, known for its award winning wines, they decided to plant the farm with varieties that best suited the unique terroir of Eagles’ Nest.
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‘In a region known for the quality of its white wines (Bordeaux blends as well as 100% Sauvignon Blancs and Semillons plus dessert wines), Eagles’ Nest stands out as a producer of Rhône-style reds and whites. ‘We’re the newest kids on the oldest block,’ says winemaker Stuart Botha. Syrah makes up 34% of the estate’s plantings, which are on sandstone and decomposed granite soils. Their position close to Constantia Neck gives the vineyards extra hours of valuable sunshine. The small, bonsai-like vines have made some of the Cape’s best Syrahs since the first release in 2005.’ – Decanter, 95/100
‘My stand-out wine among the 20 finalists for the Shiraz SA Wine Challenge which (inevitably?) failed to place among the 12 winners was the Shiraz 2011 from Eagles’ Nest in Constantia. Lovely range of aromatics and flavour – red and black fruit, pepper and spice. Weightless intensity and just that little bit tighter and fresher than the 2010.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100
‘Sleek & vibrant 2011, plush, with dark berry fruit spiced with black pepper & scrub, its smooth polished lines & resonating length - the property’s hallmark - hard to resist, as in seductive 2010 (5 stars). French oak 16 months, half new.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 4.5*
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