Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon

This is the signature Cabernet Sauvignon of Neil Ellis. The first vintage of this new vineyard was planted in the Jonkershoek Valley in 2015. It is a distinctive style with all the hallmarks of the Jonkershoek Valley which is known for its balance of elegance and power. Intense dark colour. The nose shows restraint, with deep underlying aromas, of complex blue and black berry perfumes. Cedary aromas, so typical of a Jonkershoek wine. The palate is nervous and fresh followed by fine, but dense tannins. This is a wine which is built to last and for early drinking would benefit with decanting.

South Africa

Contains sulphites

Neil Ellis

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Mindful that no single vineyard can satisfy the needs of all grape varieties, Neil Ellis set out to identify distinct terroir in which individual varieties will excel. He placed the emphasis not only on the environment but also on caring viticultural practices by a dedicated team of growers which extends through to the winemaking practices.

R310 Helshoogte Pass


Stellenbosch


7600


South Africa


Western Cape

C/ Manuel María González 12


City
Jerez


Postal code
11403


Country


Spain

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

2018

The grapes were sourced from a south-west facing trellised vineyard grown in decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone.

Intense dark colour. A subtle, intriguing and appetizing nose with blue and blackberries and typical cedar aromas from the Jonkershoek Valley. The palate is nervous and fresh, followed by a well-defined tannin structure. This is a wine built to last and early drinking would benefit with decanting.

This is the signature Cabernet Sauvignon of Neil Ellis.
2015 Is the first vintage of a new vineyard planted in the Jonkershoek Valley. It is a distinctive style with all the hallmarks of the Jonkershoek Valley which is known for its balance of elegance and power.
Intense dark colour. The nose shows restraint, with deep underlying aromas, of complex blue and black berry perfumes. Cedary aromas, so typical of a Jonkershoek wine. The palate is nervous and fresh followed by fine, but dense tannins. This is a wine which is built to last and for early drinking would benefit with decanting.This is the signature Cabernet Sauvignon of Neil Ellis.

14.5%

This wine would pair well with venison and ribeye on the bone.

Fermentation initiated in stainless steel tanks. The crushed grapes underwent a series of pump overs until dry. Further maceration was allowed before drawing off and light pressing. Malolactic fermentation was completed in new French oak barrels. This wine spent 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
Bottled in December 2019.