The red wine Five, vintage 2017 from the winery Constantia Glen has been rated in 2021 by Benjamin Herzog, Dominik Vombach with 94 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec from the region Constantia in South Africa.
Dark ruby garnet with purple reflections and a subtle ochre rim. Fine roasted aromas with dark forest berries, gentle blueberry and cassis notes, and nuances of bourbon vanilla. Substantial, blackberry confit, fine fruit extraction, silky texture with supporting tannins, good freshness and with a mineral-salty finish and hints of nougat, a versatile wine for food.
More about the tastingDark ruby, purple reflections, delicate ochre rim. Fine roasted aromas, dark forest berries, delicate hints of blueberry and cassis, nuances of bourbon vanilla are in the background. Full-bodied, blackberry confit, fine extract sweetness, silky, supporting tannins, good freshness, mineral-salty finish, some nougat in the aftertaste, will benefit from further bottle ageing, already a versatile companion at the table.
More about the tastingDark ruby with purple reflections. Intense on the nose with dark fruit, lots of cassis, plus subtle bell pepper and roasted nuances such as coffee. Round and also powerful on the palate with a beautiful acidity, polished tannins and impressive length.
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Constantia Main Road
7806 Kapstadt
Südafrika
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