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Constantia Glen
Constantia Glen is the newest of the eight wineries which have established themselves in the enclave of Constantia in South Africa, close to Cape Town itself. A landscape with a rich viticultural history, it is widely regarded as one of the country’s finest natural areas in which to produce premium wine.
Although the region is more commonly known for its white varietals, Constantia Glen’s unique position – lying between a gap in the mountains – allows red grapes to mature perfectly here as they bask in an additional one and a half hours’ sunlight every day. As such, Constantia Glen has made a name for its elegant, complex and beautifully balanced Bordeaux blends, wines which show exceptional value for money.
The red wines are based on the traditional Bordeaux grapes. The “Three” uses Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot; while the “Five” has the addition of Malbec and Petit Verdot.
The reds are joined by two whites: a refreshing, crisp and classically proportioned Sauvignon Blanc and an energetic blend, the “Two”, which is made predominantly with Sauvignon Blanc (as one of the most aromatically pure examples in the country), with a touch of Sémillon to enhance its many layers.
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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The eponymous three are the Bordelaise grapes in this blend – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Constantia Glen is one of less than a dozen wineries in this most historic of all South Africa’s winemaking areas. It has been at various times a forested area, a cattle station and now a wine farm, with a unique terroir close to Constantia Saddle that ensures it has better exposure to the evening sun than other properties lower down the slope. This is a great value South African red, with much of the finesse of its bigger brother “Five” but a direct fruit-expressive nature that encourages early drinking.
Martin Hudson MW. - Berrys' New World Buyer - 19-Dec-2013
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