Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2006
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"Scents of lime leaf and grapefruit introduce this delicate sauvignon, from a vineyard on the coast north of Capetown. The flavors combine bright tangerine and beeswax, lasting on fresh lime and a persistent mineral character. It becomes more luscious with air, delicious with anything from the raw bar." -Wine & Spirits
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In the very year Neil Ellis set out as a negociant, his future partner Hans Peter Schroder purchased the Stellenbosch wine estate, Oude Nektar, in the spectacular, viticulturally-ideal Jonkershoek Valley. This coincidence gained fresh resonance some years later when Neil and Hans finally met. Neil, recipient of many accolades since flying solo, had outgrown his leased cellar; Hans, in search of a like-minded partner for a quality-focused winery, had extensive cellar facilities. From this synergy emerged a unique joint venture: Neil Ellis Wines.
Neil Ellis Wines differs from most South African wineries in that instead of owning vineyards they have focused on producing the best wine possible and sourcing the grapes from top quality growers. Recognizing that different grape varieties thrive under different soil and climate conditions, from the company's start their philosophy has been to locate those areas that produce a distinctive grape quality and work closely with quality-minded growers in those areas.