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Buitenverwachting, meaning "Beyond Expectations", forms part of the original Constantia Estate which was founded by Governor Simon van der Stel. First sold as 200 morgen sub-division, Buiteverwachting changed hands all too often. In 1980 Christine and Richard Mueller bought the estate. Imbued with sense of history, they retraced the roots of Buitenverwachting. Over 260,000 vines of selected cultivars were planted in the first five years while the historic buildings were lovingly restored to their former glory. During the past five years, fifteen wines were selected by international airlines for their first and business class wine lists. Six double gold and twelve gold medals were awarded at the Veritas national Wine Shows. Buitenverwachting achieved the trophy for the best red (1994) and white (1991) wine on the South African Airways wine list. Furthermore the Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award was won by former cellarmaster, Jean Daneel for the 1991 Buitenverwachting Merlot. The restaurant is consistently rated amongst the top ten restaurants in the country, and is the winner of Business Day's Restaurant of 1996 and 1997. The fare ranges from exotic Continental dishes to traditional South African flavours. The menu is changed daily as only the finest, fresh produce is procured from far and wide. This includes prawns from Mozambique, French cheese and venison from Namibia. The beauty of the Cape combined with exceptional cuisine and handcrafted wines, makes Buitenverwachting a venue where the true meaning of Buitenverwachting can be experienced. |
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| Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa |
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