Ernie Els Signature 2021
The Ernie Els Signature is the flagship red of Ernie Els Wines: a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux-style blend from Stellenbosch combining power, polish and ageing potential.
Rich & Savoury
£59.00
| Producer | Ernie Els |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Rich & Savoury |
| Grape Blend | A blend of all five bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Merlot 25%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Malbec 5%; Petit Verdot 5% |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14.5 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Bold, refined blend |
| Food Pairing Guide | Pairs beautifully with grilled rib-eye, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, or a rich mushroom and truffle tagliatelle — hearty dishes that match its depth and grace. |
Ernie Els Signature embodies the ambition and elegance of Stellenbosch’s celebrated Helderberg slopes. Crafted under the watchful eye of winemaker Louis Strydom and championed by golf legend-turned-winemaker Ernie Els himself, this wine is a true expression of estate-grown excellence. Each variety in the blend—predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot—was managed separately to achieve precise flavour profiles from vineyards planted on warm, north-facing granite and clay soils.
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On the nose you’ll find dark cherries and cassis mingled with hints of dark chocolate, cigar box and graphite. With time in the glass it opens into savoury layers of thyme, black olives and cedar.
The palate is richly framed but never heavy: concentrated fruit, dry fine-grained tannins, a mineral thread and a long finish that invites patience.
This is a wine that rewards time but is generous enough for the table now. Whether enjoyed as a milestone bottle or proudly poured at dinner, the Signature stands as a hallmark of modern South African red wine.
The grapes were hand-harvested in the cool hours of the early morning. Whole berries were fermented in open top tanks with intermittent pump-overs and punch-downs to ensure a balance between flavour, colour and tannin extraction from the skins. All ferments were meticulously monitored to ensure that the natural aromas and flavours could be preserved. After primary fermentation, some tanks underwent extended maceration. Each variety was matured separately according to an oaking regime suited to each batch, before final blending and bottling.
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