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Glen Carlou Vineyards

Exit 47, off the N1, Cape Town Central 2004, South Africa
+27 21 875 5528
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Wineries
Activities: Wine-tasting
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No. California
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We were visiting from California and looked forward to comparing the Hess wines from here with the Hess in South Africa. Unfortunately they only do that on the weekends and we were there during the week. The view was nice, the wine was OK.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Best view of Paarl mountain overlooking the vineyards, food & wine good

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

as good as a myriad of other mediocre wines. THe white is light and drinkable. Good to pour via a carafe. A no-name brand!

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Exquisite wines - especially their reds, full bodied and really specail. They also have a really beautiful view from their tasting rooms.

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Stellenbosch, South Africa
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

A different menu fron the run of the mill Wine farms offering great food from a talented chef. Nice wines also, combine a tasting with your dinner or lunch it works well.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

This is one of the most picturesque wine farms I have been to. it has a contempory African Theme, wooden floors with a big glass panel in the floor as a feature to see the wine barrels below. there is also a great art gallery attached.

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cape town, south africa
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Another great Cape winery with terrific cheeses and olives for sale.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

I love visiting this winery. People are always friendly and not shy to share their knowledge about wine. The tasting room is beautiful with a bit of an African Feel. The view of Paarl Wine Region is stunning. To top it all the wine is consistenly great. Love the Chardonnay and Shiraz.

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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

We enjoyed a very satisfying sunday lunch experience at Glen Carlou. The weather was lousy, so the large thatched hall with the dominating fire-place and wine bar provided just the right feeling of comfort. Service was friendly and the information on food and wine was knowledgeable. The cooking is excellent and the menu, whilst not large, is very well compiled... More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

Went here for a tasting and lunch as I sell some of their wines in the UK; great lunch with magnificent views, the wines are, in my opinion, some of the best in South Africa.

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