Ernie Els Stellenbosch

A wine made up of five Bordeaux varieties to reflect the unique diversity of the Stellenbosch terroir. Made by cellarmaster Louis Strydom, it is Ernie Els and Jean Engelbrecht’s vision to produce an exceptional wine, reflecting their respective commitment to quality.

The EE vineyards are located high up on the northern slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. The aspect and exposure to sunlight imparts warm fruit flavours to the wine. In summer, the vineyards’ close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean result in cool sea breezes that keeps temperatures lower, extending the ripening period. The soils are deep red and are a mixture of weathered/decomposed granite and Hutton. A small percentage is made up of clay and Clovelly.

The different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot are vinified separately in 300-litre French oak barrels for 20 months, followed by bottle maturation for a further 18 months. This wine is made in a full robust style and has excellent ageing potential.

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