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Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Glenelly

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Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.5
Residual sugar
1.8
pH
3.60
Acidity
5.7
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Glenelly's Glass Collection range of wines is inspired by estate owner May de Lencquesaing's private collection of antique glasses.
Tasting note

This youthful classic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon displays all the characteristics of the Simonsberg. Black and red fruit and very pure, with blackcurrant pastille fruit, tangy acidity and the fine tannins that are the hallmark of the glass collection wines.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Luke O'Cuinneagain
Closure
Screw top
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vintage conditions

Winter was cold and wet, helping with soil moisture after the 2018 drought.  Although a cool spring, there was good bud burst. Fluctuations in weather during flowering and berry set, resulted in loose, uneven bunches with small berries and veraison started earlier than usual. Cool conditions during growing season also led to uneven bunch ripening, however, much needed heat in February accelerated the harvest of the early varietals and evened out bunches.  The harvest was challenging with wet conditions from the end of February to the end of March meant a long 3 weeks break during harvest. This was a positive in that it increased ripening time. The harvest was smaller than previous years but of high quality.

Vinification details

The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks and fermentation done with natural ambient yeast with a mixture of rack-and-returns and open pump-overs. Post fermentation skin contact occurred for 2-3 weeks before undergoing gentle pressing. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels and racked on average, every 4 months. Matured during 12 months in oak.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.0
Residual sugar
2.6
pH
3.55
Acidity
5.4
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Glenelly's Glass Collection range of wines is inspired by estate owner May de Lencquesaing's private collection of antique glasses.
Tasting note

This youthful classic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon displays all the characteristics of the Simonsberg. Black and red, pure fruit with blackcurrant pastille flavours, a tangy acidity and the fine tannins that are the hallmark of the Glass Collection wines.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Luke O'Cuinneagain
Closure
Screw top
Region
Simonsberg Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vintage conditions

Leaf fall occurred earlier than usual post-harvest due to limited water. Winter only cooled off later with higher than usual temperatures and only 80% of expected winter rainfall. A warm spring simulated early cultivars to have even and fast bud burst. Shoot growth was varied due to temperature fluctuations, which lead to faster suckering. Above average rainfall during flowering and berry set lead to unevenness between berries and bunches. Night time temperatures were cooler during ripening, which lead to good colour and flavour. Harvest started later but sped up mid-season only to slow again due to rain showers. February brought a large hail fall, but Glenelly suffered limited damage.

Vinification details

The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. Fermentation was by natural yeast with a mixture of rack and returns and open pump overs. Post fermentation skin contact followed for 2-3 weeks with gentle pressing. The wine was placed in French oak barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation. Matured for 12 months in French oak and racked on average every four months.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.5
Residual sugar
1.6
pH
3.62
Acidity
5.6
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Glenelly's Glass Collection range of wines is inspired by estate owner May de Lencquesaing's private collection of antique glasses.
Tasting note

This classic Stellenbosch Cabernet is comprised of various parcels from the slopes of Glenelly. Youthful, leafy and very pure, with blackcurrant pastille fruit, tangy acidity and fine tannins.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Luke O'Cuinneagain
Closure
Screw top
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vintage conditions

Winter was late, but cold enough to break dormancy. Very low rainfall led to extremely low soil moisture levels which meant that irrigation was key to relieving stress in the vineyard. A good spring led to good and even bud burst thanks to warm weather for the season with little to no rain. Although there were more bunches, the berries were smaller. The harvest was earlier than normal and larger than the previous year.

Vinification details

The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks, where fermentation took place as a result of natural yeasts with a mixture of rack and returns and open pump overs. Post fermentation, the wine stayed in contact with the skins for 2-3 weeks before being gently pressed. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels (racked on average every 4 months) where the wine was aged for 12 months.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.0
Residual sugar
2.3
pH
3.67
Acidity
5.7
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Glenelly's Glass Collection range of wines is inspired by estate owner May de Lencquesaing's private collection of antique glasses.
Tasting note

This classic Stellenbosch Cabernet is comprised of various parcels from the slopes of Glenelly. Youthful, leafy and very pure, with blackcurrant pastille fruit, tangy acidity and fine tannins.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Luke O'Cuinneagain
Closure
Screw top
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vintage conditions

In 2016, Stellenbosch experienced a warmer summer with higher temperatures at night resulting in a shorter ripening period. Thanks to sufficient cold units, a full dormancy break was achieved and bud breaks occurred 2 weeks earlier. Relatively low pH levels and good acids characterise the harvest.

Vinification details

The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks, where fermentation took place as a result of natural yeasts with a mixture of rack and returns and open pump overs. Post fermentation, the wine stayed in contact with the skins for 2-3 weeks before being gently pressed. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels (racked on average every 4 months) where the wine was aged for 12 months.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.5
Residual sugar
2.5
pH
3.65
Acidity
5.4
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Glenelly's Glass Collection range of wines is inspired by estate owner May de Lencquesaing's private collection of antique glasses.
Tasting note

This classic Stellenbosch Cabernet is comprised of various parcels from the slopes of Glenelly. Youthful, leafy and very pure, with blackcurrant pastille fruit, tangy acidity and fine tannins.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Luke O'Cuinneagain
Closure
Screw top
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vintage conditions

2015 was a great year although ‘fast’, characterised by low pH levels and good acidity. Thanks to sufficient cold units, full dormancy was achieved with bud break occurring two weeks early. Warmer days and cooler nights in December caused harvest to be two weeks earlier than normal.

Vinification details

The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks, where fermentation took place as a result of natural yeasts with a mixture of rack and returns and open pump overs. Post fermentation, the wine stayed in contact with the skins for 2-3 weeks before being gently pressed. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels (racked on average every 4 months) where the wine was aged for 12 months.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.5
Residual sugar
2.5
pH
3.70
Acidity
5.3
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Glenelly's Glass Collection range of wines is inspired by estate owner May de Lencquesaing's private collection of antique glasses.
Tasting note

The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon offers a very complex nose with aromas of cassis, blackcurrant, cherry, a touch of spices and chocolate. The wine has a good tannin structure, perfect balance and length, with flavours of cedar, dried cherry and blackcurrant on the palate.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Blank
Winemaker
Luke O'Cuinneagain
Closure
Screw top
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Blank

Vintage conditions

Rain in November and January meant that less irrigation was required, but disease pressure was higher and stricter controls needed. The high soil moisture content resulted in vigorous growth and canopy management was crucial. Fortunately ideal dry and moderate conditions reigned during ripening in late January and February and there was good flowering and berry set. Harvest was one week later than normal due to a late cold winter and cool spring. Wine quality is exceptional.

Vinification details

The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks, where fermentation took place as a result of natural yeasts with a mixture of rack and returns and open pump overs. Post fermentation, the wine stayed in contact with the skins for 2-3 weeks before being gently pressed. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels (racked on average every 4 months) where the wine was aged for 12 months.