• Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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    Description

    Tasting Notes

    “This wine has a great structure and is an honest and identifiable Simonsberg Cabernet Sauvignon. Notes of dark fruit, plum, cherry and cigar box are evident on the intriguing nose. Ripe blackberry and dark cherry flavours on the palate support the mint and dark chocolate aftertaste. The tannins, fruit and oak on this noble example are perfectly integrated, resulting in a balanced and full-bodied wine, with a seamless finish”.  Johnnie Calitz (winemaker)

    Food Pairing

    This wine pairs well with grilled meats – beef fillet, lamb neck or ostrich.

     

    Additional information

    Weight1 kg
    Appellation

    Simonsberg-Paarl

    Varieties

    Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

    Harvest Date

    March 2018

    Analysis

    ALC.14%, R.S. 2.3g/L, T.A. 6.1g/L, PH 3.55

    Vinification

    Grapes for this wine were sourced from 10 different vineyards within the greater Paarl region. Each block was kept separate until final blending. The grapes were cold soaked for a minimum of 5 days before fermentation, and left for at last 12 days on the skins.

    Ageing

    15 months second fill French oak barrels

    Optimum Drinkability

    2018 to 2024

    Enjoy With

    Lamb neck with mint sauce or soy braised pork neck with onion apple veloute, baba ganoush and grilled leeks or ostrich.

    Winemaker’s Note

    This wine has a great strcuture and is an honest and identifiable Simonsberg Carbernet Sauvignon. Notes of dark fruit, plum, cherry and cigar box are evident on the intriguing nose. Ripe Blackberry and dark cherry flavors on the palate support the mint and dark chocolate aftertaste. The tannins, fruit and oak on this noble example are perfectly integrated, resulting in a balanced and full-bodied wine, with a seamless finish.

    Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

    • Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2018 – Silver
    • Platters Guide 2019 – 4 stars
    • Neal Martin Vinous Report 2018 – 87 points
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    • International Wine & Spirit Competition 2016 – Bronze
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