Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry 2007

Colour: Dark, almost black plum-skin purple.
Aroma: Lovely hints of cinnamon and anise, as well as moist tobacco and dark chocolate.
Flavour: Concentration and elegance, cured blackberries infused with ripe tannins and mocha.
Finish: A rich, rounded mouth feel that is warm and lingering. Some silky cocoa.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Glen Carlou Vineyards

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 13.89 % vol rs : 0.34 g/l ta : 6.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2011 - 2015

A wine that ages extremely well and is to be enjoyed with good friends and a great meal. The wine will benefit with up to 15 years of ageing.

in the vineyard : Year to year the grapes from this block keep making Glen Carlouâ€™s most stunning Cabernet, dark and concentrated.

about the harvest: Harvested in 15 March 2006.

in the cellar :

Fermentation: 14 days in stainless steel tanks, followed by 10 days on skins.
Barrel ageing: 18 months 100% New French Oak, Nevers MHT; Les Bertrange HT
Bottling date: August 2007

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