ERNIE ELS
2011 Proprietor's Blend Ernie Els Wines
| Grapes | Malbec, Cab Franc, Merlot, Shiraz, Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | South Africa |
| ABV | 14.5% |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Vinified separately, 80% in a combination of French and American new oak barriques and the remainder unoaked. Very fine, with crisp fresh fruit, lovely texture and a long palate. Top notch. L&S (Aug 2013)
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Though not exactly slight, 2011 impresses with its poise. A blend of 55% cab, the rest shiraz & 3 Bordeaux reds, it shows red & black berries, attractive crushed herbs. Pure fruited & fresh, with fine tannins. Rating: 4½ stars Platter's South African Wine Guide (Oct 2014)
Ernie Els Wines
In 1999, Jean Engelbrecht and the South African golfer Ernie Els cemented a long-standing friendship by establishing Engelbrecht Els Vineyards, and in December 2004 opened their dream cellar on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. The winemaker since the very beginning has been the very talented Louis Strydom.
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