Glen Carlou
Syrah
Syrah/Shiraz from Paarl, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Glen Carlou
Glen Carlou Vineyards is minutes away from the university town of Stellenbosch and less than 35 minutesโ drive from Cape Town. Situated in the Simonsberg-Paarl region of South Africaโs Western Cape, our estate was transformed from being a dairy farm in 1985 to a wine farm. Walter Finlayson acquired the property known as โLen Carlouโ. He not only enhanced the name but with his affinity for Burgundian wines, the first vine plantings were those of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. After a 13-year period of ownership by the Swiss based Hess Group, Glen Carlou transferred back to local ownership in 2016 when a South African family consortium purchased the estate.
Description
A supple combination of black cherry and mulberry aromatics with a scent of cinnamon on an appealing nose. The velvety palate has prominent notes of blackberries, featuring spicy undertones and an integrated presence of oak. The fruit is supported by a light tannin structure, in delightful balance with the natural acidity. Preservation of good acidity lends to outstanding freshness with a well-integrated, ripe and finely grained tannin structure.
Food Pairing
Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry