Engelbrecht Els Vineyards ERNIE ELS Stellenbosch RSA
Where it's from:
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Price per case:
£201.44
Bottles per case:
6 x 75 cl
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
When the friendship and expertise of their respective professions came together, Jean and Ernie set out to create an extraordinary wine. The Ernie Els wine is a classic Bordeaux blend comprising of five varietals (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Producer:
Engelbrecht Els Vineyards
Product ID:
43717
Engelbrecht Els Vineyards ENGELBRECHT ELSStellenbosch RSA
Description: While men may dream different dreams, they are driven by the same quest: to reach for, and to accomplish perfection. No two pursuits bare the truth of this more than the perfect round of golf and the perfect bottle of wine. So when Ernie and good friend Jean Engelbrecht discussed the possibility to produce a wine together, the marriage of their ideas on winemaking styles and ideas quickly transformed into a strategy based on quality and excellence, no matter what. Jean and Ernie established Engelbrecht Els Vineyards in 1999, and finally opened their dream cellar on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch in December 2004. When the friendship and expertise of their respective professions came together, Jean and Ernie set out to create an extraordinary wine. This red wine was created to celebrate the distinct palates of ErnieEls and Jean Engelbrecht as well as to crown their new venture. It was released at the opening of the ErnieElsWinery on December 15, 2004. The Engelbrecht Els vineyards are located high up on the northern slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. This imparts warmer fruit flavours to the wine, because in the summer, the vineyards' close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean result in cool sea breezes that keep temperatures lower, extending the ripening period. The different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot are kept separate throughout vinification. Half of the wines were vinified in 300 litre French oak barrels for 12 months, where the remainder is unoaked. It will undergo bottle maturation for a further 12 months underground before release. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Shiraz 21%, Merlot 4%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 2% and Malbec 9% this Brick red coloured wine has an austere, cedar and pencil shavings bouquet with spicey undertones from the Shiraz component. As the wine opens up wildflower aromas can be found. Black fruit flavours are prevalent on the palate, while a delightful richness likened to Christmas cake is evident. Soft Shiraz flavours can be found on the mid-palate, with hints of farmyard, it also has great intensity experienced on the front and mid-palates. Finally the soft tannins give way to considerable length on the finish for this unique blend of six varietals. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £118.11
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Engelbrecht Els Vineyards GUARDIAN PEAK Merlot Stellenbosch RSA
Description: Guardian Peak wines, made by the renowned team at ErnieElsWines, seek to combine traditional body and structure with 'New World' exuberance. Proprietor and visionary behind the Guardian Peak range of wines, Jean Engelbrecht set out to create a range of quality wines to quench the searching palates of the new wine-drinking generation. Jean's vision incorporated cultivating the vineyards on the Engelbrecht-family farms in Namaqualand, and producing flavourful wines that reflect the potential and characteristics of the terroir. Louis Strydom is the wine maker and he crafts the wines in a new world style that are accessible and approachable at an early age. This terroir driven wine is selected from vineyards ranging from Mediterranean climates in Stellenbosch to more temperate coastal regions. As a result of this drip irrigation is used in drier areas to optimally control vineyard produce. To enhance the flavours of this Merlot it is blended with young wine to enhance the fresh fruit flavours that are very evident in this stylish red. This Merlot is then aged for 6 months in second and third fill 225L American and French oak barrels before release. A bright, ruby-red coloured wine it has inviting aromas of red berries, ripe fruits, and violets, developing into spices and green peppers on the nose as the wine opens up. Excellent follow-through of supple berry flavours arriving on the palate, with good ripe tannins to ensure presence in this young wine. At first, flavours of light chocolate can be found, but as the wine breathes teasing hints of stewed fruits especially peach and apricots appear. 100% Merlot it has good weight on the mid-palate and a delicious finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £96.50
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Engelbrecht Els Vineyards GUARDIAN PEAK FRONTIER Stellenbosch RSA
Description: Guardian Peak wines, made by the renowned team at ErnieElsWines, seek to combine traditional body and structure with 'New World' exuberance. Proprietor and visionary behind the Guardian Peak range of wines, Jean Engelbrecht set out to create a range of quality wines to quench the searching palates of the new wine-drinking generation. Jean's vision incorporated cultivating the vineyards on the Engelbrecht-family farms in Namaqualand, and producing flavourful wines that reflect the potential and characteristics of the terroir. Louis Strydom is the wine maker and he crafts the wines in a new world style that are accessible and approachable at an early age. This terroir driven wine is selected from vineyards ranging from Mediterranean climates in Stellenbosch to more temperate coastal regions. As a result of this drip irrigation is used in drier areas to optimally control vineyard produce. This elegant wine brings the winemakers passion for blending to the fore. The three varietals each contribute unique flavours and character to the wine to make this a wonderful drinking experience, as this wine undergoes 10 months French and American oak maturation. Unusually, it is vinified separately for eight months, followed by two months of blending prior to bottling. This has produced a dark plum coloured wine with emerging floral aromas. As the wine opens up, these are subtlely replaced by ripe blackcurrant and other blackberry aromas. The bouquet also reveals pleasant spicy oak aromas and hints of mocha. Intense follow-through of blackberry flavours from the bouquet, the delicious fruit flavours enchant the mid-palate. Firm tannin structure suggests this full-bodied wine would be at its best when paired with food. The wine has a spicy oak finish accompanying each mouthful. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £104.67
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Engelbrecht Els Vineyards GUARDIAN PEAK SMG Stellenbosch RSA
Description: Guardian Peak wines, made by the renowned team at ErnieElsWines, seek to combine traditional body and structure with 'New World' exuberance. Proprietor and visionary behind the Guardian Peak range of wines, Jean Engelbrecht set out to create a range of quality wines to quench the searching palates of the new wine-drinking generation. Jean's vision incorporated cultivating the vineyards on the Engelbrecht-family farms in Namaqualand, and producing flavourful wines that reflect the potential and characteristics of the terroir. Louis Strydom is the wine maker and he crafts the wines in a new world style that are accessible and approachable at an early age. This terroir driven wine is selected from vineyards ranging from Mediterranean climates in Stellenbosch to more temperate coastal regions. As a result of this drip irrigation is used in drier areas to optimally control vineyard produce. SMG stands for the three grapes used in this blended wine, Shiraz, Mourvedre and Grenache. The grapes were vinified separately, fermentation took place in open top fermentors and was followed by a maceration period of 14 days after primary fermentation. The Syrah and Mourvèdre were then matured separately in 100% new French and American oak for 18 months. The Grenache is unoaked to preserve its natural fruit character, finally, malolactic fermentation took place in the barrels. An inky black coloured wine with distinct savoury aromas on the initial impression that develop into rich chocolate and coffee flavours that finishes off with the fruit component of plum and blackcurrants. Pleasing black fruit flavours follow-through from the bouquet dominating the palate. These are gently supported by an array of savoury flavours, notes of vanilla and spices from the shiraz. Full bodied and powerful, beautifully layered this is a complex wine, with a full mouth-feel, integrated tannin structure and a lingering finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £80.39
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Waterford KEVIN ARNOLD Shiraz Stellenbosch RSA
Description: Waterford KEVIN ARNOLD Shiraz Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Waterford Wine Estate Stellenbosch (12 x 75 cl) Price: £194.21
