Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $23.73Original ZAR 390.00≈ €21.12 · £17.84 | neilellis.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.06
Total Acidity 6.37 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Elgin
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228
Closure Cork
Tasting Notes Citrus fruit, acacia blossom and flinty mineral aromas; taut structure, concentration and balance
Food Pairing Salmon, seafood and smoked duck
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.06
Total Acidity 6.37 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil White mineral sandstone and quartz with clay subsoil
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates 3 Mar 2022 to 24 Mar 2022
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster Pressed
Malolactic Fermentation 25%
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 228
Bottling Date Jan 2023
Production Details Hand harvested at 21-22.5 °B with total acid of 8.5g/l. Yield: 6.5-8 tons/Ha. 100% barrel fermented using 35% new 228 liter fine-grained oak barrels with balance in 2nd and 3rd fill barrels. 25% underwent malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, acacia blossoms, flinty mineral
Palate: tightly structured, mineral, concentrated, balanced
Food Pairing salmon, smoked duck, shellfish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 93
Tim Atkin MW93
Decanter World Wine Awards95
James Suckling92
Jancis Robinson17
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil White mineral sandstone and quartz on a clay sub-base
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates 26 Feb 2019 to 18 Mar 2019
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Malolactic Fermentation 20%
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228 litre barrels
Bottling Date Nov 2021
Production Details Harvest commenced on 26 February and carried through until 18 March 2019, per the producer PDF. Grapes were harvested at 21-22 °B with total acid of 8.5 g/L and pH 3.10. Yield was 6.5-8 tons/Ha. The grapes were whole bunch pressed and 100% barrel fermented, using 30% new 228 litre fine-grained oak barrels with the balance in 2nd and 3rd fill oak barrels. The wine spent 9 months in 228L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lime, nectarine, flinty mineral
Palate: tightly structured, subtle harmony, well-defined character, remarkable concentration
Food Pairing salmon, smoked duck, shellfish
Critics Ratings Decanter 2023: Platinum 97 Points
Decanter 2023Platinum 97 Points
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil White mineral sandstone and quartz with clay subsoil
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates 18 Feb 2020 to 18 Mar 2020
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster Pressed
Malolactic Fermentation 30%
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 228
Bottling Date Nov 2020
Production Details Harvested at 21.5-22.5 °B with total acid 8.5g/l. Yield: 6.5-8 tons/acre. 100% barrel fermented using 30% new 228L fine grained oak barrels with balance in 2nd and 3rd fill used barrels. 30% of wine underwent malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lime, white nectarine, hazelnut, flinty mineral
Palate: tightly structured, mineral, concentrated, balanced
Food Pairing apple, pear, shellfish, hazelnut
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 91
James Suckling91
Wine Spectator90
International Wine ChallengeGold
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.09
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil White mineral sandstone and quartz on a clay sub-base
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates 18 Feb 2019 to 18 Mar 2019
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed On A Champagne Pressing Cycle Using Only The Cuvee
Malolactic Fermentation 20%
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228 litre barrels
Bottling Date Dec 2019
Production Details Harvest commenced on 18 February and carried through until 18 March 2019. Grapes were harvested at 21.4-22.3 °B with total acid of 8.5 g/L and pH 3.10. Yield was 6.5-8 tons/Ha. The grapes were whole bunch pressed on a Champagne pressing cycle using only the cuvee, then 100% barrel fermented using 33% new 228 litre fine-grained oak barrels with the balance in 2nd and 3rd fill oak barrels. The wine spent 9 months in 228L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: honeysuckle, white fruit, marzipan, hazelnut, flinty mineral aromas
Palate: tightly structured, subtle harmony, well defined character, remarkable concentration
Food Pairing salmon, smoked duck, shellfish
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.19
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil White mineral sandstone and quartz with clay subsoil
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates 26 Feb 2018 to 7 Mar 2018
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster Pressed, Champagne Pressing Cycle, Cuvée Only
Malolactic Fermentation 20%
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 228
Bottling Date Jan 2019
Production Details Harvested at 22-22.8 °B with total acid of 8g/l and pH of 3.08. Yield: 8 tons/ha. Whole cluster pressed using Champagne pressing cycle with only the cuvée. 100% barrel fermented using 35% new 228L fine grained oak barrels with balance in 2nd and 3rd used barrels. 20% of wine underwent malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon zest, pear, white flower, mineral
Palate: tightly structured, mineral, elegant, balanced, creamy
Food Pairing apple, citrus, almond, mineral
Critics Ratings Decanter World Wine Awards: 95 Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards95 Gold
Wine Spectator90
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis