Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $13.69Original ZAR 225.00≈ €12.18 · £10.29 | neilellis.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon49%
Merlot36%
Cabernet Franc8%
Malbec7%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite soils from bottelary hills and jonkershoek valley
Orientation South-West-Facing Slopes At Some Of The Coolest Sites In Stellenbosch, Influenced By Southerly Summer Breezes
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Total Aging 17 months
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Initiated in stainless steel tanks with pump overs until dry. Extended maceration post-fermentation followed by drawing off and light pressing. 17 months aging in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% second/third/fourth fill).
Tasting Notes Vibrant deep-dark colour; complex aromas of dark berries, raspberries and pencil shavings; elegant, complex palate with fine structured tannins
Food Pairing Lamb shank; spiced venison; steak
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis