Characteristics:
Vibrant, deep dark in colour. The nose shows complex aromas of dark and
red berries with a perfumed bouquet. The palate is dense and complex with
fine structured tannins. This is a wine built to last and for early drinking
would benefit with decanting. This wine spent 17 months in French oak of which 30% was new.

Food pairing:
Baked or grilled red meat or ground game, with spicy sauces.

About the winery:
Neil Ellis is rightly called the mentor of South African wines. Together with his son Warren he is responsible for an impressive portfolio of wines synonymous to quality, elegance and value for money. Their Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon rank among the top of the world and they have built an outstanding range of terroir specific cuvées.

Neil Ellis is a true pioneer of South African wines, a master in selecting the best regions and the best grapes. Neil Ellis is rightly called the mentor of South African wines. Together with his son Warren he is responsible for an impressive portfolio of wines synonymous to quality, elegance and value for money. Their Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon rank among the top of the world and they have built an outstanding range of terroir specific cuvées.