GlenellyGlass Collection Merlot 2019

Product code: 13760
£14.65 inc VAT
South Africa
Red Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Glenelly
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luke O'Cuinneagain
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Glenelly
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luke O'Cuinneagain
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot is an elegant and refined wine produced in the heart of South Africa's Stellenbosch region. It is made from handpicked grapes and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a deep, rich color and a bouquet of dark cherry and blackberry aromas. The taste is complex and layered, with smooth tannins and a lingering finish. The wine is named after the unique glass collection that adorns Glenelly Estate's tasting room, which was curated by May de Lencquesaing, the estate's owner and former owner of Bordeaux's famous Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. The glassware represents the four elements of winemaking – earth, water, fire and air – and adds an extra layer of sophistication to the tasting experience.

Tasting Notes

The Glass Collection Merlot is a dark ruby red colour. It displays dark fruit, cherry and chocolate with hints of spicy plums. Tremendous concentration, richness and generous fruit on the palate combine with fine but well-structured and balanced tannins.

About the Winery

Glenelly

The history of Glenelly dates back to 1783. It was when the first wine with its stamp got released in the market. Located on Simonsberg’s southern slopes in Stellenbosch, the winery’s records start under the ownership and leadership of May-Eliane de Lencquesaing. She realised and recognised the immense potential that the land held and focused all her energy and efforts on developing the estate and its vineyards. After overseeing and managing exhaustive studies on the property and the weather conditions, the founder planted several grape varieties. They consisted of Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay.   

The soil in the vineyards of Glenelly primarily gets composed of decomposed granite that has a deep base made of clay. In other words, it is of an oak leaf type. The estate receives blessings from a broad and balanced range of factors. It can include parameters like sun exposure, rainfall, wind currents, etc. 

The winery remains nestled and located in between two hills. For that reason, the vineyards benefit from the refreshing and gentle breezes that flow throughout the day. The combination of all the climatic factors of the region creates a beneficial microclimate. It proves advantageous to the grapevines significantly. It allows the fruits to ripen and mature slowly and the grapevines to grow up healthy and strong. The grapes develop a rich flavour, aroma, and colour. This nature of the fruits permits the winery to produce wines that have a substantial elegance, structure, and finesse. Glenelly aims to work with minimal intervention and interference in the vineyards and cellars. That is why they do not acidify their wines. Their drinks deliver to the drinkers a sense of fulfilment, pleasure, and enjoyment. They leave them wanting one more sip to satisfy their cravings and enjoy the taste once again.

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