This Online Special includes a limited-offer of a Mixed Case of our Ernie Els Big Easy Range. VARIETAL COMPOSITION Grape bunches were gently destalked with a Bucher de-stalker and lightly crushed. Most importantly, for the consumer and wine lover, this wine will provide a delicious and accessible Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 14 months – 80% in 300 litre French Oak barrels & 20% in 300 litre American Oak barrels, SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE Thoughtfully selected for its prime position, Ernie Els Winery is framed by panoramic views of Cape Town and Table Mountain to the west and Stellenbosch and the Helderberg Mountains to the east. Amount outstanding Lower temperatures at night during this time contributed towards good flavour development in the white wines. The wines were pumped-over and punched-down manually 3 times per day ensuring maximum colour extraction from the skins. This Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon has up to 15% Cinsaut blended in to be true to the history of the Helderberg red blend, as well as provide an extension of our vision to be the best Cabernet Sauvignon producer in South Africa. The vintage will be remembered as one of the driest and earliest in years, with a somewhat smaller wine grape harvest promising exceptional wines. Technical Analysis. TASTING NOTES The great vintage of 2015 gives the Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon a slightly more serious side. THE 2015 VINTAGE All rights reserved. Explore our selection of premium wines, ranging from the crisp and fruity Chenin Blanc to the full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style Blend. Thoughtfully selected for its prime position, Ernie Els Winery is framed by panoramic views of Cape Town and Table Mountain to the west and Stellenbosch and the Helderberg Mountains to the east. Most importantly, for the consumer and wine lover, this wine will provide a delicious and accessible Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose abounds with notes of crunchy strawberries, cherry and subtle black-currants. Louis Strydom has gone back to the traditional style made on the foothills of the Helderberg mountain, where Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsaut were planted together from around the 1920’s, and the two varieties were later blended together to make a wine that is softer and rounder in style for early enjoyment. Grenache was purchased from both Wellington and Stellenbosch vineyards. Winemaker: Louis Strydom: Main Variety: Chenin Blanc: Alcohol: 13.50 %vol: pH: 3.49: RS: 3.2 g/l: Total Acid: 6.15 g/l: Appellation: Western Cape: Characteristics. Ernie Els Wines. The palate is dark fruited, medium to full-bodied and is complemented by hints of dried herbs and salty liquorice. The Mixed Case consists of: 2 x 750ml bottles of Ernie Els Big Easy Chenin Blanc 2019, 2 x 750ml bottles of Ernie Els Big Easy Red Blend 2017 and 2 x 750ml bottles of Ernie Els Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. VARIETAL COMPOSITION I.P.W. A prestigious Wine Cellar, with its vast concrete tanks and rows of maturation barrels, forms the vivid heart of a winery that expertly balances enduring hospitality with state-of-the-art facilities. On the sorting table, all excess stalks and inferior berries were carefully removed. The Cinsaut was sourced from 22-year old bush vines. Shiraz 61%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Grenache 7%, Mourvèdre 4%, Cinsaut 4%, Viognier 4%, HARVEST By the mid 1970’s this style was so popular, that Cinsaut was one of the most widely planted varieties in Stellenbosch. The great vintage of 2015 gives the Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon a slightly more serious side. The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of early morning. The vintage will be remembered as one of the driest and earliest in years, with a somewhat smaller wine grape harvest promising exceptional wines. Winemaker: Louis Strydom: Main Variety: Shiraz: Alcohol: 14.68 %vol: pH: 3.68: RS: 3.3 g/l: Total Acid: 5.9 g/l: Appellation: Western Cape: Characteristics. © 2020 Ernie Els Wines. Cinsaut was obtained from various sites in Stellenbosch as well. Over the years Cinsaut has all but disappeared in Stellenbosch, but now almost 50 years later, we have replanted Cinsaut on Ernie Els Wines to revive the traditional ‘Helderberg red blend’ style. Grape bunches were gently destalked with a Bucher de-stalker and lightly crushed. Ernie Els Wines. A cold, wet winter led to the accumulation of sufficient cold units for the full breaking of dormancy, which contributed to even bud break. TASTING NOTES WINEMAKING The wines were pumped-over and punched-down manually 5 times per day ensuring maximum colour extraction from the skins. Ernie Els. The dry weather also led to one of the healthiest seasons in years, with almost no losses due to diseases or rot. Although somewhat smaller, this was one of the best, if not the best, harvests in years. Fermentation took place in 7-ton, open-top stainless steel tanks with yeast WE 372 being added to the juice. A passage beyond our grand granite boulders, and through our wooden farmhouse-style doors will lead you into our homely, expansive Tasting Room and Restaurant where you will be rewarded with exceptional wines and hearty farm-style cuisine.

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