Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $42.29Original ZAR 695.00≈ €37.63 · £31.79 | neilellis.com ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Jonkershoek Valley
Soil Decomposed granite and table mountain sandstone
Orientation South-West Facing Vineyard
Vineyard Yield 61 hL/ha
Grapes Picked 21 Feb 2019
Brix at Harvest 25.5°
Fermentation Vessels Whole-berry fermentation; malolactic fermentation completed in French oak barrels
Pressing Method Destemmed, Whole Berry Fermentation With Pump Overs
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Dec 2020
Production Details 4th year of drought conditions, relatively warm winter with early budding. Early harvest season with moderate daytime temperatures and cool evenings resulting in heterogeneous ripening. Malolactic fermentation completed in French oak barrels. 18 months in French oak barrels total. Wine built to last; early drinking benefits from decanting.
Tasting Notes Intense dark colour; subtle aromas of blueberries, blackberries and cedar; fresh palate with a well-defined tannin structure
Food Pairing Venison and ribeye on the bone
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis