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+27 (21) 875 5528 PO Box 23 Simondium Road
Klapmuts, 7625
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A warm welcome to Glen Carlou, situated in the heart of South Africa’s scenic Paarl Valley. The warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters of this area combine with an exciting variety of slopes and the riches of our soils to create unique winegrowing conditions. Glen Carlou was established in 1985 and since 2003 has been successfully owned and run by Hess Family Estates. To harness our farm’s vast winegrowing potential, our vines are meticulously selected in terms of rootstock and clone, while every variety is carefully chosen for its compatibility to the terroir. Yields are kept rigorously low, ensuring that nature’s gifts are distilled in the flavourful grapes that we harvest. And in the cellar our winemaker Arco Laarman and his team join forces with nature to create three distinctive wine ranges. – Description from dvoristanac

Glen Carlou Syrah (2005)

Winery: Glen Carlou Vineyards
Region: South Africa » Paarl
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Mike Madaio

This syrah is freaking awesome! Huge meaty notes, dark fruits, yet somehow manages bright acidity. Great example of South Africa blending old and new world styles brilliantly.

Glen Carlou Syrah (2005)

Winery: Glen Carlou Vineyards
Region: South Africa » Paarl
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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colinrchorley

Very impressed by this. Deep dark ruby colour and bold dark fruit with hints of oak, spice, a little smoke and pepper and large amounts of depth. Tannins are a little strong and a bit of residue left behind but overall an excellent SA Syrah for a reaso...

Glen Carlou Red Bordeaux Blend Grand Classique (2005)

Winery: Glen Carlou Vineyards
Region: South Africa
Type: Table Wines
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judgelog

Had this as part of a wine flight at a restaurant last night, and this was the standout of the three wines I tasted. It is a Bordeaux style wine, with Cabernet the dominant varietal. Cassis and dark fruit with some smokey aromas. Complex and balanced, ...

Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)

Winery: Glen Carlou Vineyards
Region: South Africa » Paarl
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Val13

Lots of nuts on the nose, some wood on the palate (not oak) and bracing acidity. Would go well with strong flavors, like a really garlicky dish.

Glen Carlou Red Bordeaux Blend Grand Classique (2004)

Winery: Glen Carlou Vineyards
Region: South Africa » Paarl
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

Pop and poured another bottle at 60 deg F. Wow ... after 30 mins this bottle was smooth and rich and complex enough without being overpowering, has aromas and tastes much like a smoky bordeaux plus some extra fruit and heat, in pretty good balance. Wis...

Glen Carlou Syrah (2005)

Winery: Glen Carlou Vineyards
Region: South Africa » Paarl
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Philippe

A bold juicy wine. Great flavour - jammy fruits of the forest, mainly red currant and blue berry. Excellent stuff. Not what you call a sophisticated wine, but very drinkable none the less. Only slightly tannic, but also little acidity. 14.5% alcohol. W...

Glen Carlou Red Bordeaux Blend Grand Classique (2004)

Winery: Glen Carlou Vineyards
Region: South Africa » Paarl
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

A big Bordeaux-style blend from S. Africa ready to drink now (one bottle was over-aged, other was fine, both cellared the same). Wine seems dominated by smoky raisins and sour plum-cherry with strong mineral (likely, iron) and spicebox notes and a bit...

Glen Carlou Red Bordeaux Blend Grand Classique (2004)

Winery: Glen Carlou Vineyards
Region: South Africa » Paarl
Type: Table Wines
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oxygin21

Very surprising! Bordeaux style blend from south africa? Delicious... very smooth, supple tannin structured fruit bomb. For under $15, i find it to be hard to beat!

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