Glenelly, Lady May, Stellenbosch 2018 (Magnum)

The 2018 Lady May is raised in slightly more new oak than the previous vintage after a somewhat stricter barrel selection. "I had to piece things together a bit more," winemaker Luke O'Cuinneagain mentioned. It has an attractive nose with blackberry, cedar and crushed violet scents that is quite pure and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, light spiced, dense and almost sinewy towards the grippy finish. This will need a couple of years in bottle, but there is certainly potential here.

• Drinking Window: 2026 - 2048
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: September 2022