Cape Grandeur Constantia Glen’s 2022 FIVE is the estate’s flagship red, a full Bordeaux-style blend with all five classic varieties working in harmony. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon lead with cassis, black cherry, graphite, tobacco and cedar, while Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec add plum, violet, spice, depth and a dark, brooding richness. On the palate, it is powerful but impressively composed, with ripe black fruit, fine-grained tannins and a long, polished finish. The 2022 vintage brings a lovely combination of opulence and freshness, giving the wine real structure without losing elegance. This is serious Constantia red with cellar potential, but enough plushness and aromatic detail to make it deeply appealing already. For whenThe best cut of beef is on the table, and the bottle needs to match the moment. Pairs withDry-aged ribeye, roast lamb, venison, beef Wellington, short rib, mushroom gratin, hard cheeses or slow-cooked oxtail. Constantia Glen is a boutique estate below Constantia Nek, where cool maritime air, mountain slopes and long ripening seasons make it one of South Africa’s most compelling sources of Bordeaux-style wines. FIVE is the estate’s grand red statement, bringing together Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec in a wine built for depth, polish and long life.
