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Ernie Els

Ernie Els Average rating: 91/100Average rating: 91/100Average rating: 91/100Average rating: 91/100

A red wine made from a Red Bordeaux Blend
The different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot are kept separate (micro-vinified) throughout vinification. Vinified in 300 litre French oak barrels for 20 months, the wine underwent bottle maturation for a further 18 months. This wine is made in a full robust style and has the potential to age. Appearance: Plum red with a thin red rim. Aroma: The aroma of the wine is fruit driven with combination of the black fruits plum, cherries and blackberries. The fruitcake aromas are rounded off by a subtle oak spice to the finish .There are also distinctive earthy undertones to this claret. Palate: The fruit from the aroma follows through onto a seductive mid-palate, supported by a silky mineral feel with hints of oak and backed by a sweet tannin finish. Impression: “This wine offers great middle palate complexity with a lingering spicy finish. Drink now through 2015.”
For all vintages of Ernie Els we have 188 offers and 8 ratings on record with an average of 91/100 points.

Ernie Els Big Easy Average rating: 88/100

A red wine made from a Red Blend
The different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Petit Verdot are kept separate (microvinified) throughout vinification. Vinified in 300 litre French oak barrels for 15 months, the wine underwent bottle maturation for a further 18 months. This wine is made in a full robust style and has the potential to age.ak Appearance: Ruby red. Aroma: Shows focused blueberry aromas with caramel and a light spiciness. Palate: Very balanced and has beautiful tannin integration with great depth. Obvious dark berry flavours are infused with a chocolate cake feel and a hint of mocha from the oak. The finish is long and fruity.
For all vintages of Ernie Els Big Easy we have 54 offers and 3 ratings on record with an average of 88/100 points.

Ernie Els Limited Release Average rating: 91/100Average rating: 91/100Average rating: 91/100

A red wine made from a Red Bordeaux Blend
For all vintages of Ernie Els Limited Release we have 1 offers and 1 rating on record with an average of 91/100 points.
Ernie Els Syrah Cirrus

Ernie Els Syrah Cirrus Average rating: 91/100Average rating: 91/100Average rating: 91/100

A red wine made from Syrah
For all vintages of Ernie Els Syrah Cirrus we have 20 offers and 2 ratings on record with an average of 91/100 points.

As one of South Africa's leading ambassadors and one of the most recognisable faces in the world of sport, it is fitting that Ernie chose South Africa and Stellenbosch to produce his wine.

The idea was born from a long-standing friendship between Ernie and Jean Engelbrecht, and based on the vision to produce a wine that would capture everything that Ernie stands for: big in stature and gentle in character.

In 1999, Jean and Ernie established Engelbrecht Els Vineyards and in December 2004, opened their dream cellar on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. When the friendship and expertise of their respective professions came together, Jean and Ernie.

When the friendship and expertise of their respective professions came together, Jean and Ernie set out to create an extraordinary wine. Embracing the talents of winemaker Louis Strydom, who has produced the only South African wine to be nominated four years consecutively as one of the Top 100 wines in the world, they created the Ernie Els wine, a classic Bordeaux blend comprising of five varietals -

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

"As Ernie is setting the standard in the inter-national sporting arena, so are we dedicated to superior quality and excellence in this unique venture," says Jean.

2010 marks a significant and exciting period of expansion for Ernie Els Wines as it introduces additional wines to its portfolio. This bold initi-ative will give Ernie Els Wines greater diversity and also extend its products across a wider price range, at the same time introducing the brand to a larger audience worldwide. A total of six separate wines will now be housed under the Ernie Els Wines portfolio.

Louis Strydom, one of the leading winemakers in the South African wine industry for more than 13 years, and now General Manager at Ernie Els Wines will play a key role. "I'm excited about this new opportunity," commented Louis. "We are here to show the true potential of the Ernie Els terroir and Cellar ability, and to make Ernie Els Wines more accessible to a wider spectrum of consumer.

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