Product Description
A Shiraz-dominated blend supported by Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot. A tremendous, structured and confident mélange of dark fruit and cream. Full-bodied, dusky fruit with a core of finely interwoven, high quality tannins point towards an estate fully committed to producing the best they possibly can. Great expressive terroir-led flavours and character which encapsulates Stellenbosch.The Glenelly Estate is in the Ida’s Valley, located in Stellenbosch, on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. Its origins date back to the seventeenth century. Simon van der Stel, Governor of the Cape, gave the land to the Huguenot François Villion. In 1812, the estate passed to Johan Peter de Villiers, and finally in 1911 it became the property of a British Famliy, the Garlicks. They owned it for 92 years until its purchase in 2003 by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, who for over 30 years was the owner of the famous Bordeaux Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac Grand Cru Classé. This estate of 123 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. 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 … This French adventure on African soil is based on a young, professional and motivated team of South Africans with very special attention given to the journey.
Glenelly’s flagship red speaks volumes for the potential of Stellenbosch. The richness and density of damson and cassis fruit is complemented by the guile and focus afforded by the Petit Verdot component; the cuvée just sings. Full bodied and taut with integrated, polished tannins and a fine line of steely freshness. This is premier grand cru classé from The Cape, offering longevity and a determination rarely found, stunning in every sense.