Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $23.73Original ZAR 390.00≈ €21.12 · £17.84 | neilellis.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.06
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Jonkershoek Valley
Soil Decomposed granite and quartz
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed Using Champagne Pressing Cycle
Oak Aging 9 months
Production Details Barrel-fermented with wild fermentation in 500L French oak puncheons (20% new oak). 9 months in 500L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fruit blossoms, honeysuckle, pear, lemon rind
Palate: fresh, textured, flinty minerality, vibrant finish, lengthy finish
Food Pairing Green Thai curry, seared SASSI approved tuna
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.11
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Jonkershoek Valley
Soil Decomposed granite and quartz
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed Using Champagne Pressing Cycle
Oak Aging 8 months
Bottling Date 1 Nov 2021
Production Details Barrel-fermented with wild fermentation in 500L French oak puncheons (20% new oak). 8 months in 500L French oak barrels. Bottled November 2021.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fruit blossoms, honeysuckle, pear, lemon rind
Palate: fresh, textured, flinty minerality, vibrant finish, lengthy finish
Food Pairing Green Thai curry, seared SASSI approved tuna
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Jonkershoek Valley
Soil Decomposed granite and quartz
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed Using Champagne Pressing Cycle
Oak Aging 9 months
Bottling Date 1 Nov 2020
Production Details Barrel-fermented with wild fermentation in 500L French oak puncheons (20% new oak). 9 months in 500L French oak barrels. Bottled November 2020.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fruit blossoms, honeysuckle, white nectarine, melon
Palate: fresh, flinty minerality, vibrant lengthy finish
Food Pairing Green Thai curry, seared SASSI approved tuna
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.21
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Jonkershoek Valley
Soil Decomposed granite and quartz
Brix at Harvest 22.1°
Fermentation Vessels Oak Puncheon
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed Using A Champagne Pressing Cycle
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 500l puncheons
Production Details Single vineyard site in Jonkershoek Valley. Natural fermentation in 500-litre puncheons. Winemaker Warren Ellis.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white florals, fresh herbs, stone fruits, honeysuckle
Palate: complex, textured, round, creamy, mineral
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis