| Grape Varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| ABV (Alcohol By Volume) | 14.7 % |
| Bottle Size Available | 75 cl |
| Type of Soil | Hutton Clovelly soils with high gravel content |
| Vinification | The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of early morning. On the sorting table, all excess stalks and inferior berries were carefully removed. Grape bunches were gently destalked with a Bucher de-stalker and lightly crushed. Fermentation took place in 7-ton, open-top stainless steel tanks with yeast WE 372 being added to the juice. The wines were pumped-over and punched-down manually 5 times per day ensuring maximum colour extraction from the skins. After primary fermentation the maceration period was 10 – 16 days before pressing. Each variety is maturated separately (micro-vinified) in oak barrels before blending and eventual bottling.
Ageing: 17 months – 300 litre French Oak barrels (20 % new) |
Ernie Els Cabernet Sauvignon
TASTING NOTES
A terrific follow up to the profound 2015, this is a pure, regal and pedigreed Cabernet Sauvignon. It shows a black core and crimson edge, offering a brightness to the densely ripe fruit. The decadence on the nose reminds of milk chocolate melted over baked blueberries, Morello cherries and cream. It is full in body with chalky tannins, imbued by a rich texture and salty liquorice on the finish which delivers finesse and serious length. The palate is rather towering, deep and somewhat closed on release. It will drink well for a decade or more.
PAIRING
Ideal with red meat like beef and lamb. Also enjoyable with poultry.
