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Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry 2005

Colour: A deep, rich purple.
Aroma: Soft coco, nice cedar and pencil shavings with a hint of mint and clove.
Flavour: Beautiful cassis and blackberry with some aniseed and juniper.
Finish: Grippy and mouth filling with a silky chocolate flavour that lingers for some time.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Glen Carlou Vineyards

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 1.4 g/l pH : 3.68 ta : 6.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2010 - 2014

The wine will age well for the next 15 years, becoming softer and rounder.

in the vineyard : A lot of effort goes into making this classic Cabernet Sauvignon, from vineyard to bottle. The grapes for this wine come from our best vineyard block, situated near the original gravel quarry that the winery was built over.

about the harvest: Harvested on 15 March 2005.

in the cellar : Fermentation: 12 days in stainless steel tanks, followed by 7 days on skins.
Barrel ageing: 18 months 100% New French Oak, Nevers MHT; Les Bertrange HT

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