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Glenelly Estate Reserve 2017 Wine (75cl)
Glenelly Estate Reserve 2017 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2017 red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Shiraz, and Syrah from Stellenbosch, South Africa. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Glenelly |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Wine style | red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Shiraz, Syrah |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Country | South Africa |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Glenelly Estate Reserve 2017 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2017 red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Shiraz, and Syrah in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Typical grape profile: Cabernet Sauvignon — Blackcurrant, cedar, graphite; ages well, especially in Bordeaux blends; Cabernet Franc — Red fruit with a signature herbaceous, peppery edge. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Shiraz, and Syrah growing profiles. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Official US label evidence
Historical Texas label approval
2 official label approvals have the same normalised product name as this BottlePicker record. These approvals pre-date September 2021 and help check identity, stated ABV and the responsible trade name; they do not prove that the current bottle has the same formula, remains registered or is available in Texas.
| Approved label | Type | Approved | ABV | Trade name | TTB record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENELLY ESTATE RESERVE (official certificate PDF opens in a new tab) | Wine | 2017-04-03 | 14% | CAPE CLASSICS | 16168001000555 (TTB record opens in a new tab) |
| GLENELLY ESTATE RESERVE (official certificate PDF opens in a new tab) | Wine | 2017-04-03 | 12.5% | CAPE CLASSICS | 16168001000554 (TTB record opens in a new tab) |
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Source-supplied bottle description
Retained as supporting identification copy; the structured facts and evidence links above are kept separate.
Glenelly’s signature red blend, crafted from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Rich cassis and mulberry aromas with cedar and tobacco reveal Cabernet as the backbone, while the mid-palate shows red and black cherry with hints of black pepper from Syrah. Intense fruit flavours are layered with mocha, Christmas cake, sandalwood, and leather, balanced by fresh acidity and firm tannins, finishing clean and dry.
Vineyard & Terroir
Estate vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa. A late but cold winter and warm spring/summer ensured small berries, lower yields, and concentrated flavour in the grapes.
Winemaking
Hand-sorted grapes lightly crushed and cold-soaked for three days before natural fermentation. Extended skin contact for 2–3 weeks. Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels with malolactic fermentation, racked every four months.
Tasting Notes
Rich cassis, mulberry, cedar, tobacco, mocha, Christmas cake, black pepper spice, firm tannins, clean finish.
Food Pairing
Perfect with roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Grape Variety
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc Awards Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts Platter: 94 pts Vinous: 90 pts James Suckling: 90 pts Wine Advocate: 92+ pts
Evidence boundary
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