Constantia Glen Five 2015 1.5L
Vineyards
Constantia, Cape Town
Winemaking and Maturation
A blend of 33% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot, 17% Merlot and 13% Malbec, matured for 18 months in 75% new and 25% second-fill French oak barrels. Bottled on 1 December 2016 without fining. A light filtration to clarify the wine took place. The unique youthfulness of the 2015 FIVE, along with its powerful structure and precision finish, will continue to evolve during bottle ageing under the correct cellaring conditions for the next 15 – 25 years. It is worth noting the predominance of Cabernet Franc in the spectacular 2015 vintage, being an important contributor to the style and precise focus of this wine.
Tasting Notes
There is a certain dramatic tension in the nose of the 2015 FIVE. One is drawn deep into the glass and demands a great deal of focus. This tightly wound offering presents concentrated notes of cedar and graphite with a vibrant core of black cherries, cassis and violet. With more air the wine shows attractive floral and dried-herb aromas.
Technical Details
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.54
Titratable Acidity 5.50 g/L
VA 0.69 g/L
