Glenelly Estate, Reserve Red, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2014

Overview of the Wine
Located on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg, Glenelly is owned by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, Bordeaux doyenne and former owner of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande.

Struck by the tremendous potential of South Africa's terroir and the beauty of the country, Mme de Lencquesaing decided to embark on a French adventure on African soil. She purchased Glenelly in 2003, and subsequently planted 66 of the property's 128 hectares to vineyards. The first estate-grown fruit came on line in 2007, and Glenelly's state-of-the-art winery building was completed in 2009. The wines are fermented naturally and made with as little intervention as possible, seeking to achieve the perfect balance of French style and South African terroir.

Grape / Blend
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Syrah, 18% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot

Origin
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Elegant bouquet of cassis, spicy plums and notes of toast in the background. Great intensity with fantastic freshness and fine elegant tannins.

90 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards

Product size: 750mL