Constantia Glen | THREE | 2020
Constantia Glen | THREE | 2020
Enjoy a Merlot but want a little more intensity? Here’s your answer: Constantia Glen have carefully crafted this blend of the three (hence the name) most revered Bordeaux varieties - Merlot (55%), Cabernet Franc (26%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (19%) to create an incredibly well-rounded medium bodied wine.
Nose & Palate
Up front dark fruit aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant and plums with a complex collection of savoury tomato leaf and cedar notes. The bold dark fruit follows through to the palate where it combines with velvety tannins, texture and richness, ending with a long, well-defined finish.
Pairing
For the meat eaters we would recommend Asian-style crispy duck pancakes, barbecue pulled pork sliders, or slow cooked lamb shank. For the vegos, a hearty eggplant lasagna will be a perfect match.
Accolades
92 points - Tim Atkin 2021 SA Wine Report | Silver Medal & 92 points - 2021 IWSC | 4½ stars (93 points) - Platter’s 2021 SA Wine Guide | 91 points - Neal Martin (Wine Advocate, Robert Parker) | Platinum Award - SAWi 2021 | 90 points - Neal Martin (Vinous Media) | 92 points - James Suckling | 93 points - Falstaff Magazine | 94 points - Winemag 2021 Prescient Report | Silver Medal & 90 points - 2021 DWWA
About the Winery
A family run business located in the region where South African winemaking began back in 1685, Constantia Glen operates a 60 hectare farm cradled between the Contantiaberg and Table Mountain ranges. Situated at an altitude of 130 – 270 metres above sea level on predominantly north-east facing slopes allows for exposure to late afternoon sun, ideal for the slow ripening that shapes their classically expressed wines.
Constantia Glen produce two white and two red Bordeaux style award-winning wines and they like to keep things simple. Their bottles; Sauvignon Blanc, TWO, THREE and FIVE are simply named after the number of varietals in each bottle.
