We booked a table outside, so that we could soak up the view while enjoying our lunch.
Seeing as it had been quite a while back that I last did a tasting at Glen Carlou (and it was one of the first wineries in the Western Cape I visited) I decided to do a wine tasting again. My friend had never been here before, so she also did a tasting. I was so glad I did the tasting, because my opinion on Glen Carlou's wine is now very different.
It costs R25 to try five wines from the classic range. They charge R35 for the prestige/classic range tasting. For this tasting you get to try the three prestige wines and 2 of the classic range wines. They also have an international wine tasting which costs R50 and includes trying a wine from Australia (Peter Lehman wine), Argentina and California. You also get to try two wines from the classic range. For all tastings the fee is not waived if you buy a bottle or two of wine. However, there is a 10% discount on purchases of 6 bottles or more.
I loved the fact we were able to do the tasting at the table while waiting for our food. I tried the Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2009 (R275), this had strong flavours, was creamy and smooth. "The Welder" Natural Sweet 2009 (R89) was fantastic!! It was beautiful, sweet, smooth and stunning! I liked the Chardonnay 2010 from the classic range (R90), this was very nice. The Syrah 2007 (R120) also from the classic range, was smooth, a little spicy (like tobacco) and easy drinking. From the limited edition I tried the Methode Cap Classique (MCC - this is sparkling wine but it is made using the same method as Champagne) Brut Reserve 2006 (R178). This is made with Chardonnay/Pinot Noir grapes, it is dry but still pleasant. The unwooded Chardonnay 2011 (R78) was nice, easy drinking, fruity and balanced. Last of all I tried the Tortoise Hill White 2011 (R42) from the contemporary range. This is a blend of Viognier, Verdelho and Semillon. It was an easy drinking wine.
We ordered a bottle of the Sauvigon Blanc to have with lunch, and it was just lovely. It went very nicely with our food and was a very pleasant wine to drink. Even after visiting three wineries this wine went down so easily and was full of flavour.
The menu appeared to be different from when I last visited, but it was still a nice menu and suitable for the season. My friend ordered this chocolate fondant, fried banana and caramel ice cream dessert, and it was delicious!!! Definitely order this when you dine at Glen Carlou!!
You can view the menu on http://www.glencarlou.co.za/restaurant_menu.html.
I highly recommend one visits this winery if out this way, and make this your stop for lunch!
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