An invitation to Constantia
Glen for the launch of their new book which is published by Quiver Tree
and is now
available in all good book shops (we saw it in Exclusive this weekend) and on
the farm
Constantia Glen is high up
near Constantia Nek and the tasting facility has wonderful views of the
vineyards
The launch was held in the
conservatory. Julian Richfield enjoying a glass of the Constantia Glen
Sauvignon Blanc poured by Luke Tod, FOH Manager. It's a classic Constantia
Sauvignon with a drop of semillon added, crisp limes and greengage with hints
of pyrazines
Winemakers Justin van Wyk and
Megan van der Merwe with Julian
They were taking a very short break for this
as they were in the middle of harvesting
Also on offer was the
Constantia Saddle Rosé made from Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon
and Petit Verdot grapes. It is lively and full of strawberry and cherry
flavours, so easy to quaff. Only from their tasting room
A gathering crowd
PRO Gudrun Clark with
Journalist Fiona McDonald
Owner of Constantia Glen,
Alexander Waibel with the book titled Constantia Glen - A Timeless Vision
He
said it was something they have been meaning to do for a while as there is so
much to see and discover on the farm
The beautiful photography is by Craig
Fraser and the words by Clare O'Donoghue
Constantia Glen CEO Horst
Prader
Creative Director at Quivertree
Publishers, Libby Doyle with Photographer Craig Fraser
Lynne had a long chat about publishing
with Libby
Justin van Wyk told us about the farm and the current vintage
Some of the very good canapés
that were served. Caprese sticks, small warm meat pies and some fillet steak on
small toasts
More of those pies, crisp
rosti topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon, then crackers with a cream
cheese and radish
Good samoosas, spicy coated
chicken skewers with a dip
and savoury biscuits topped with cheese and slices
of fresh fig were very enjoyable
The two red wines are always
so impressive. It was hard to tell which one we prefer, they are both so
good. The Constantia Glen 2015 Three is
a Bordeaux blend headed by Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, & Cabernet Sauvignon
is soft and sweet and velvety with layers of fruit, soft tannins and seamless
oak notes
The Constantia Glen 2014 Five
is at its peak and will continue to excite for much longer. Bolder, bigger than
Three, it is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit
Verdot and Malbec has more perfume and a little wildness with the classic dark
berry fruit. Full and satisfying on the palate, loaded with ripe fruit and
supported by good tannins and wood, it is very hard to stop imbibing ... It is our Wine of the Week
And even more canapés
Such choice, such abundance
Wine Merchant Michael Bampfield
Duggan, CEO of WOSA Siobhan Thompson
and Author Graham Viney who has recently
released his own book The Last Hurrah
Herr Prader making sure we
are all enjoying the wines .. and we were
The laden vines, just waiting
to be picked
