Wine Composition
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Shiraz, 11% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot
Winemaker Comments
The Estate Reserve is the ‘signature blend’ of Glenelly. It combines the rich, savory character of Syrah, ripe fruit and hints of pepper-space with the specific flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon, blackberries, cherries, cassis, and floral tones. It is supported by a firm tannin structure with elegant oak integration. The palate presents a tremendous concentration of flavors with a great complexity and a fresh long finish.
Awards
Tim Atkin | 94 pts
Wine Spectator | 90 points
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
14%
Total Acidity
5.9 g/l
pH
3.67
RS
2.6 g/l
Winemaking
The grapes were hand sorted and lightly crushed into stainless steel fermentation tanks. They were given a cold soak for three days before allowing the natural fermentation to start. Three pump overs a day were done on the tanks during fermentation, after which they underwent extended skin contact for 2-3 weeks. The wine was placed in French oak barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation. Matured for 18 months in French oak and racked on average every four months.
Winemaker
Name - Luke O’Cuinneagain
Winery
The Glenelly Estate is in the Idas Valley, located in Stellenbosch, on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. This estate of 128 hectares formerly devoted to fruit production had, thanks to its terroir, a vocation for wine producing, which has been a specialty of this region since the seventeenth century. An exhaustive study of soil and weather conditions lead to the planting of 60 hectares of red varieties, 6 hectares of white and 5 hectares of olive trees. Central to this impressive circle of mountains, vineyards and olive groves, lies the 'Manor House' in the Cape Dutch style, white walls and thatched roof, surrounded by newly renovated farm buildings and beautiful gardens. Four lakes provide water supply whilst the flora and fauna add to the beauty of this site. The year 2009 saw the inauguration of the winery: 6,000 m² anchored in the mountains on 4 floors functioning by gravity flow. This very modern structure was designed as an excellent environmentally friendly working tool (consumption of electricity and water reduced, keeping constant temperature etc...)
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