A New Tradition: Glen Carlou Signature Day 2025
Mark your calendars for Saturday, 8 November 2025, 12:00 – 16:00. We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Glen Carlou Signature Day, a celebration of our flagship wines, canapés, art, and the beauty of our estate. This is the start of something special, and we’d love for you to be part of it. […]
A Conversation with Stefan Reinmuth: Glen Carlou’s New Direct-to-Consumer Manager
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Glen Carlou’s newly appointed Direct-to-Consumer Manager, Stefan Reinmuth. In his role, Stefan manages front-of-house operations, oversees the wine club, and serves as the private client manager. A Journey into the World of Wine Stefan’s journey in the wine industry began in 2010 as a Wine Tutor […]
Discover the Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2023: A Conversation with Johnnie Calitz
Recently, Glen Carlou DTC Manager, Stefan Reinmuth, sat down with Johnnie Calitz, Glen Carlou’s Cellarmaster, to delve into the nuances of the Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2023. The Unique Terroir “One of the greatest characteristics of this block is the soil type, quartz, after which this wine derives its name,” Johnnie explains. The quartz-rich soil is […]
Gravel Quarry 2021, in cellarmaster Johnnie Calitz’s words
The journey begins in our rare, gravel-rich single-vineyard, where Cabernet Sauvignon vines are rooted on what we call the inimitable Simonsberg stones. The stones provide excellent drainage, helping the vines focus their energy on ripening and accumulation of depth and flavour.
South African Chardonnay places Top 10 at International Chardonnay Awards
Glen Carlou Chardonnay was the only South African wine to achieve a Top 10 placement alongside a host of respected international estates at the prestigious Chardonnay du Monde® wine competition held in Burgundy, last month. As one of the first producers of Chardonnay in South Africa in 1988, Glen Carlou boasts both the climate and soils perfect for specialist production of this exciting cultivar.
Celebrating International Chardonnay Day with Glen Carlou
As today is International Chardonnay Day (May 23, 2024), we at Glen Carlou are excited to share the unique craftsmanship that sets our Chardonnay apart. Renowned for being masters of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, Glen Carlou prides itself on innovative techniques and a deep understanding of our terroir.