Oldest Vine in the Southern Hemisphere

Just had lunch at the Chef's Warehouse next door to this with an old mate, and thought I'd get a little nostalgic, as this is after-all the oldest fruit bearing vine in the Southern Hemisphere (243 years old).  It was planted in 1771 in what is now Cape Town's Heritage Square next door to what used to be the Farmer's Market.  

It is believed to be a Crouchen Blanc, though for years thought to be a type of Riesling for some reason.  It originates from the Western Pyrenees of France (home to the angry Basque Separatists on the border of Spain, a beaut part of the world it must be said). It is suggested to have have arrived along with the French Huguenot settlers to the Cape at the time.  In France, the cultivar has been virtually wiped out due to downy and powdery mildew.

Despite its vintage this vine has thrived over the years, and remains un-watered, other than the Cape's annual Winter rains, and still flourishes, producing 20 litres of wine annually from its grapes.  This pic was taken in the middle of winter, hence its dormant stage.

Anyway, thought you should know..