Glen Carlou, Paarl (South Africa) 2009

Nov 14, 2012

By Paul Lukacs

 A Bordeaux blend, with compellingly long and evolving flavors, this wine suffers slightly from a hint of rubber in the bouquet.  Many South African reds share this odd aromatic note.  I don’t know where it comes from–perhaps the winemaking, the cellars, or even local preferences–but it undoubtedly is there.  With this wine, it does not extend onto the palate, where the wine is truly exciting because multi-layered, with more than ripe fruit on its calling card.  Nonetheless, it’s a bit disconcerting when you smell it.

Country / Region

South Africa

Appellation

Paarl

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2009

Score

8

Price

US $ 20.00

Producer

Glen Carlou