Glen Carlou

The "Glen Carlou Vineyards" winery is located in the northern part of the Simonsberg in the South African Paarl wine district near the town of the same name. Originally it was part of the property of the Simonsvley, who were the first Dutch settlers to settle in the Cape in the early 17th century. In the 18th century, the area of the present vineyard was named "Skilpadje" (Dutch for turtle) after a vineyard reminiscent of a turtle shell. In 1985, the Lencarlou farm was taken over by Walter Finlayson of Scottish origin and renamed Glen Carlou. It is now run by his son David, who learned the trade in Bordeaux at Château Margaux and in Australia and California. In the meantime, the business was owned by the Swiss company Hess Family Estates.

Glen Carlou

The total estate covers 108 hectares, 65 of which are under vines. The white wine varieties Chardonnay (60%) and Chenin Blanc are cultivated to 60%, and the red wine varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec(Cot), Merlot, Mourvèdre(Monastrell), Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz(Syrah), Tempranillo and Zinfandel to 40%. One part is located at the foothills of the Simonsberg, the other part at Tortoise Hill. Among the premium wines are above all the "Chardonnay Reserve" (considered one of the best in South Africa), as well as the Bordeaux blend "Grande Classique" (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) and the Pinot Noir served in Lufthansa First Class. Around 250,000 bottles of wine are produced annually.

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