Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $31.94Original ZAR 525.00≈ €28.43 · £24.01 | neilellis.com ↗ |
Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache
Shiraz60%
Grenache40%
Region Western Cape
Harvest Dates February 20 - March 18, 2021
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Third Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L
Bottling Date 1 Sep 2022
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 60% Groenekloof Shiraz, 40% Piekenierskloof Grenache. 30% whole bunch fermentation. Initial fermentation in stainless steel tanks with series of punch-downs and pump-overs until dry. 14 months oak aging (25% 1st fill, 50% 3rd fill, 25% neutral). Bottled September 2022. Yield: 3–6.5 tons/ha.
Tasting Notes Dark and red berry aromas, violets, underlying pepper, dark cherry, plum, lingering spice, generous mouthfeel, soft texture, and fine tannins.
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis