Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $10.95Original ZAR 180.00≈ €9.75 · £8.23 | neilellis.com ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Groenekloof
Soil Predominantly decomposed granite and clay with good water-retention capacities
Harvest Dates 2–16 February 2025
Fermentation Vessels Barrel for the spontaneously fermented 10% portion; vessel for the remaining portion not specified
Pressing Method Juice Cleaned By Flotation After Racking
Production Details Low-yielding, unirrigated bush vines; grapes harvested at 21.5–23°B with juice total acidity of 8.0–9.5 g/L and pH 3.3–3.4; juice was racked, cleaned by flotation and inoculated for low-temperature fermentation, while 10% fermented spontaneously and matured in barrel.
Tasting Notes Bright bouquet of tropical fruit, citrus and apple blossoms; elegant, poised and freshly textured palate with a long, flavoursome finish
Food Pairing Fresh seafood and summer salads
Vintages
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Groenekloof
Soil Predominantly decomposed granite and clay with good water-retention capacities
Grapes Picked February 2-16, 2024
Brix at Harvest 22.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Flotation
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 5 months
Production Details Low-yielding bush vines with no supplementary irrigation. Juice cleaned by flotation, racked and inoculated for fermentation at low temperatures. 10% spontaneously fermented in barrel. 5 months lees aging before blending and bottling. Harvested February 2-16 at 21.5-23°B.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tropical fruit, citrus, apple blossoms
Palate: elegant, fresh textured, mineral finish
Food Pairing fresh seafood, summer salads, light fish dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis