2008 Glen Carlou "Grand Classique" Paarl Red Blend Wine

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2008 Glen Carlou "Grand Classique" Paarl Red Blend

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Glen Carlou’s worldwide reputation for quality wines has been built on the mission of delivering handcrafted wines reflecting their distinctive terroir in Paarl, South Africa. Over the past decades, their wines have harvested a rich bounty of accolades, including this classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. 
 
The "Grand Classique" is ink purple in color with some dark red tones. It boasts aromas of mocha, cedar, toasty oak and spice with lingering rich fruit expression. Harmonious layers of blackberry, blackcurrant with some stewed fruits and cherry greet you on the palate and fully resolved and mature tannins carry through to a long finish of brambles, coffee and cocoa powder. 

Mocha, cedar, oak, spice, blackberry, black currant, cherry, brambles, coffee, cocoa

Appellation:
South Africa | Paarl
Delicious with:
Prime rib, filet mignon, lamb, duck with a dark berry sauce.
Alcohol Content:
14%
When to Drink:
Now - 2016
Featured in:
A Taste Adventure ... Around the World
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Winemaker Notes

Cooperage.........18 months in 40% new French oak 
TA.........0.62 g/100ml 
pH.........3.47 
RS.........4.0 g/L 

About Glen Carlou

Located in South Africa's Paarl region, the Glen Carlou Winery is known for its internationally acclaimed Chardonnay and Bordeaux varietals. Read More