Ernie Els Signature

The flagship red made of the Els estate made by Louis Strydom. Deep garnet with ruby core. Classic and refined, the nose unspools with new leather, newspapers from the press, and cinnamon dusted plum. Sappy cassis and black cherry coalesce along a plummy line of acidity. The tannins are perfectly rounded by time in the bottle and draw the ample fruit into a beautifully dry finish that lingers with resonance. Aged for 18 months in French Oak Barrels (60% new) All fruit was sourced from the Ernie Els Wines property, with vineyards that grow on the warm north-facing slopes of the Helderberg region within the Stellenbosch appellation. Each variety is separately managed to create unique and varied flavour profiles for this classic Bordeaux-style blend. With an altitude of approximately 250 metres above sea level, together with the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, the ripening period can be extended resulting in wines with phenolic ripeness.

Vintage: 2015

Grape: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc

Alc: 14%

Food Match: Leg or shoulder of Lamb, Rich roast veg dishes

Style: Rich & Robust

Awards: 94 Points Tim Atkin, 5 John Platter Stars, Veritas Double Gold

📍 Stellenbosch