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Ernie Els 2004

Appearance: Bright, dark ruby

Aroma: The aroma of the wine is fruit driven with combination of red current, cassis and plum fruits. The fruit is supported by violets, black olives and hints of vanilla and spice.

Palate: The fruit from the aroma follows through unto the delightful palate, supported by an soft mineral feel with hints of oak and backed by a seamless tannin structure.

Impression: This elegant wine offers great middle palate complexity with a long spicy finish.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec ]
winery : Ernie Els Wines
winemaker : Louis Strydom
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3 g/l  pH : 3.66  ta : 6.02 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : CLIMATE
Mediterranean with the rainfall  650mm per annum, the EE vineyards are located high up on the northern slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. This contribution imparts warmer fruit flavours to the wine. In summer, the vineyards close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean result in cool sea breezes that keeps temperatures lower, extending the ripening period.


SOIL
The soils are deep red and are a mixture of weathered / decomposed granite and Hutton. A small percentage is made up of clay and Clovelly.

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