Praise for Constantia Glen 2007 red debut

Constantia Glen

This premium Sauvignon Blanc producer has released, to the British wine trade and press, it’s much anticipated, first Bordeaux blend, consisting of 32% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc, 18% Malbec, 11.5% Cabernet Frank and 11.5% Petit Verdot. Raving about it, Derek Smedley MW, one of the world’s leading palates and co-chair of the prestigious International Wine Challenge, awarded the wine a score of 96 points out of 100.

Winemaker Karl Lambour, is assisted by advisor, Dominique Hebrard (of Ch. Cheval blanc repute) and of the farm he says, “Balanced vineyards mean similarly structured and textured components, which allow us to build our blends with absolute confidence”.

To be informed of tasting dates, email wine@constantiaglen.com

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