RKS WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA: Glenelly 2018 Estate Reserve

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This is a red blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 14% Syrah, 11% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot.

Grapes were hand picked, destemmed and lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. Matured for 18 months in 300 Liter French Oak barrels.

62,280 bottles produced.

Aroma: Immediate richness. Blackberry, cassis, licorice, dark chocolate and Christmas cake.

Palate: Earthy. Peppy. Peppery. Zippy, perhaps just a tad too much. Firm tannins. Tight on the fruit. Short finish.

Food Match: Langoustines alla Busara.

Cellarbility: Drink now no later than 2026-year end.

Price: $27 CDN.

RKS WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA RATING: 87/91. Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2024; 91/100.

(Glenelly Stellenbosch Estate Reserve 2018, 14/5%, 750 Ml.)

Comments from peanut gallery: Brillance obfuscated by just a bit too much acidity so best consume with food particularly tomato-based pasta dishes.

Tried 25June2026

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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