The Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon is a South African red wine with intense dark colour and aromas of blue and black berries, complemented by cedar notes. Its palate is nervous and fresh, with dense tannins. This wine pairs excellently with venison or ribeye steak and benefits from decanting for early drinking.
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Product Information
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.
Country of origin: South Africa
Allergen Information: Contains sulphites
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Current vintage: 2018
Regional information: The grapes were sourced from a south-west facing trellised vineyard grown in decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone.
Tasting notes: 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.
Alcohol by volume: 14.5%
Serving suggestions: This wine would pair well with venison and ribeye on the bone.
Vinification details: 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.
