Constantia Glen - Five * 2017

Very complex bouquet of rich blackcurrant and red berries, with hints of fynbos and wild rosemary alluring to swirl the glass in anticipation of the underlying perfume. As the wine is allowed to breathe, the well composed nose unfolds with additional savoury notes of white pepper, spice and tomato leaf; all strung along with the ripe, dark fruit flavours an indulgent lace of integrated vanillary oak.  This wine’s incredible concentration of dark fruit flavours and complex spices follow effortlessly onto the palate, where polished, fine-grain tannins and an integrated minerality provide a rich, mouth-coating texture that beautifully balances this wine’s powerful weight. This poised and elegant Bordeaux-style blend with good structure and remarkable depth boasts a natural freshness, well rounded, textural finish will linger well onto the next sip. Matured for 18months in 80% new and 20% second fill French oak 225 liter barrels.

A red wine for very special occassions and moments.

25% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot

Robert Parker 2018: 90 points