Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $26.77Original ZAR 440.00≈ €23.82 · £20.13 | neilellis.com ↗ |
Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Classification Limited release
Region Bottelary
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation South-West Facing
Harvest Dates Commenced 20 February
Brix at Harvest 25.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Sep 2021
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 25-year-old bush vine vineyards with supplementary irrigation. Whole berry ferment with light pump overs and punching. Fermentation initiated in stainless steel, completed in 14-month oak aging (50% new French oak, balance in 2nd fill and neutral barrels). Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Yield: 4 tons/ha.
Tasting Notes Deep dark colour; dark plum, blackberries, thyme, black fruit, freshness, and fine chalky tannins
Food Pairing Venison, oxtail, and chocolate dessert
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis