Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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James
Suckling
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Red berry fruits billow from the glass with classic cigar notes over elegantly-crushed dried herbs, black cherry, ripe plums and fresh red cherries. The entry is inviting and fresh, with a vibrant, youthful energy of bouncy red fruits and an earthy undertow.
Blend: 92.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.4% Petit Verdot
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James Suckling
Mulberries, plums, bark, mint chocolate and baking spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Velvety and creamy with an easy finish.
As a leading South African ambassador and one of the most recognizable faces in the world of sports, Ernie Els has long demonstrated a passion for excellence. Focus, discipline and commitment have led to his extraordinary golf success. These same qualities are evident in Ernie Els Wines, a quest to produce premium wine that was born in 1999. Els naturally chose Stellenbosch, South Africa's most storied wine region, to produce his wines and brought on the award-winning Louis Strydom to oversee winemaking. In 2000, the first grapes were crushed for the inaugural vintage of Ernie Els Signature. In 2004, a 178-acre property on the slopes of Helderberg Mountain was chosen as the home of Ernie Els Wines.