{"title":"Constantia Glen | Constantia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_2_7d11e809-aa4a-452e-b47a-b8d31742a706.jpg?v=1573573407\" alt=\"Constantia Glen Winery \u0026amp; Vineyards in South Africa\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantia Glen is a relatively new winery which has established itself in the enclave of cool climate Constantia in South Africa, close to Cape Town itself. Although the region is more commonly known for its success in white wine production, Constantia Glen’s unique position - lying between a gap in the mountains - allows red grapes to mature perfectly here as they bask in an additional one and a half hours’ sunlight every day. As such, Constantia Glen has made a name for its elegant, complex and beautifully balanced Bordeaux style red wine blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone are the dominant soil types that lend minerality and the graceful character to the Constantia Glen wines. High water retention of the rich clay sub-soils allows for sustainable dryland cultivation, while ecologically sound practices include biological insect and pest control by means of natural predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red wines are based on the traditional Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot whilst the whites are predominately Sauvignon Blanc, with a touch of Sémillon to enhance its many layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.constantiaglen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Constantia Glen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eConstantia Glen Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"constantia-glen-three","title":"Constantia Glen THREE 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eConstantia Glen THREE is a classic Constantia red wine blend of the three most revered Bordeaux grape varieties - Merlot (52%), Cabernet Sauvignon (17%) and Cabernet Franc (31%). A cool maritime climate and strict crop control results in perfectly ripened grapes that are hand harvested, meticulously sorted and batch vinified. Matured for 17 months in French oak the wine was not fined, but only lightly filtered prior to bottling. This elegant vintage shows the round, velvety texture that has become synonymous to the Constantia Glen THREE, but also has good structure and power meaning that it can be enjoyed in its youth yet also has the capacity to age and develop admirably for another 10 years from the harvest under ideal cellaring conditions. The nose displays expressive dark fruit flavours of blueberry, black currant, and plums. Beyond these initial ripe fruit aromas, there is complex collection of savoury dried-herb and peppery notes and an underlying red raspberry perfume. The red and black fruit illustrated on the nose follow effortlessly onto a medium-bodied palate where elegant, velvety tannins grip the palate in a vibrant intensity of flavour. There is texture and richness as the wine once again demonstrates the peppery, savoury notes while the wine’s inherent freshness brings about a long, well-defined finish. This classic Constantia red wine is bold with powerful dark fruit flavours yet possesses old world charm with its delicate herbal fynbos notes and fine-grain tannins. [#intro]A red blend of the three most revered Bordeaux grape varieties - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Constantia Glen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31342362230851,"sku":"A22CONSTANTIAGLEN3-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Three.jpg?v=1578512799"},{"product_id":"constantia-glen-five","title":"Constantia Glen FIVE 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Constantia Glen FIVE is the flagship wine of the estate and is a classic Constantia blend of the five archetypal Bordeaux varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. A cool maritime climate and strict crop control results in perfectly ripened grapes that are hand harvested, meticulously sorted and batch vinified. This wine has a vibrant and youthful dark ruby colour. On the nose, pronounced aromas of Morello cherries, ripe blackcurrant, and plums are elevated by a delicate fragrance of violets and dried herbs. Underlying savoury notes of tobacco pouch, cedar, and graphite add complexity and intrigue. On the palate, the wine is rich and concentrated, with bold dark fruit flavours that are beautifully balanced by this blend’s inherent freshness. The fine-grained tannins provide a mouth-coating texture and wonderful persistence that creates a lingering finish. This wine is beautifully structured, showcasing a harmonious blend of dark fruit, elegance, and finesse. The wine comes across as tightly wound in its youth, but with all the potential for incredible ageing. 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The grapes are all handpicked, pressed and the clean juice is fermented in stainless-steel tanks before 5 months maturation on the lees. Initial aromas of lemongrass and lime lead through to bolder more concentrated aromas, such as gooseberry and white peach, then blackcurrant, citrus and elderflower. The concentrated aromatics carry effortlessly to the palate, where they integrate with a rich and textured mouthfeel. This wine is beautifully refined and elegant with a mineral edge and crisp acidity. The extended lees contact post fermentation gives this wine great weight and length. Made in a classic style, illustrating elegance, texture and freshness, this wine will benefit from a couple of years of careful ageing [#intro]A powerful \u0026amp; classic style of Sauvignon Blanc from the cool, maritime climate of Constantia...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Constantia Glen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40038966722627,"sku":"A23CONSTANTIAGLENSB","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/SauvignonBlancBottle_3dfda0a9-381e-489a-b464-2baf2fe7c4c1.jpg?v=1657453032"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_49d57f1f-23a5-4a46-868c-c9d854987d12.jpg?v=1573573463","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/constantia-glen-constantia-south-africa.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}