Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $23.31Original ZAR 385.00≈ €20.90 · £17.45 | glenellyestate.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2016 / 750ml | ≈ $23.31Original ZAR 385.00≈ €20.90 · £17.45 | glenellyestate.com ↗ |
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.71%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon52%
Cabernet Franc14%
Syrah14%
Merlot11%
Petit Verdot9%
Drinking Window Promising excellent ageing potential; no dated drinking window is stated.
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates Harvest started later than normal and accelerated during the middle of the season.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 62,280 bottles
Bottles62,280
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed into stainless-steel tanks. A three-day cold soak preceded natural fermentation, with three pump-overs daily and two to three weeks of extended skin contact. The wine matured for 18 months in 300 L French-oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Cassis, mulberry, cedar, tobacco, red and black cherry, black pepper, mocha, Christmas cake, sandalwood and leather, with fresh acidity, firm tannins and a dry finish.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.71 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.36 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon64%
Merlot12%
Syrah12%
Petit Verdot7%
Cabernet Franc5%
Drinking Window Excellent aging potential
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates Harvest was earlier than usual.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand Sorted, Lightly Crushed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 61,282 bottles
Bottles61,282
Production Details Fermented in stainless steel with 3-day cold soak, 3x daily pump overs during 2-3 weeks skin contact. Malolactic fermentation conducted in French oak. 18 months total oak aging with racking every 4 months. Vintage: smaller berries, higher bunch count.
Tasting Notes Cassis, mulberry, cedar, tobacco, red and black cherry, black pepper, mocha, Christmas cake, sandalwood and leather, with fresh acidity, firm tannins and a dry finish.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon40%
Syrah19%
Cabernet Franc18%
Merlot18%
Petit Verdot5%
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates Harvest was approximately one week later than normal.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 64,713 bottles
Bottles64,713
Production Details Hand-sorted grapes were lightly crushed into stainless-steel tanks. A three-day cold soak preceded natural fermentation, with three pump-overs daily and two to three weeks of extended skin contact. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French-oak barrels; the wine then matured for 18 months in French oak and was racked about every four months.
Tasting Notes Fresh blackberry and blackcurrant, spicy plum and cedar, with a bold rich palate, fine tannins, ripe fruit, spice, integrated oak and a long fresh finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Glenelly Estate, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (21) 809 6440
Email
Owner
May-Eliane de Lencquesaing