Glenelly Estate Grand Vin 2010
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grape: 36% Shiraz, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
ABV: 14.5
Colour: Dark purple core, medium brick on the rim.
Nose: Black raspberry, dusty, blueberry, cassis, leather, smoke, touch of spice.
Palate: Full bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity. Savoury, dried tomato, blackberry, pepper, clove, cherry.
Finish: Long finish, sour cherry, mineral, integrated oak.
Score: 82/100
Really well integrated wine with good structure. On the savoury and rustic side, could do with more quantity of fruits on the palate, drinking very well now.