Estate Reserve Red 2016
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Description
Glenelly Estate Reserve is our signature red blend, based on the classic claret blend of the 1700’s.
This wine offers plenty of ageing potential. Expect aromas of plum and cherry.
Flavours of mulberry and blackcurrant leaf in the mid palate with hints of fresh herbs and rich tannins to support it all.
Awards
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
93 pts Tim Atkin
90 pts Vinous by Antonio Galloni
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
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.
Maturation
18 months in barrels + 3 years in bottles
