Bordeaux-style wines from Constantia

Constantia has released two new Bordeaux-style wines - a white Constantia Glen Two 2011 and a red Constantia Glen Three 2009. The white, composed of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon, is wooded, has ageing potential of 5 to 10 years and goes well with fresh tuna and caper crostini or salmon sashimi. The red, a Merlot (41%), Cabernet Sauvignon (33%) and Cabernet Franc (26%) blend, harmonises with rosemary grilled lamb chops, or tea smoked duck breast with oven-roasted pears and a blackberry jus. The Constantia Glen Two 2011 is available exclusively at the cellar door, selling for R175 and the Constantia Glen Three 2009 is available at boutique wine shops or sells for R150 at the cellar door.