Ernie Els6x Major Series Merlot 2018

About

From the world-renowned Helderberg region of Stellenbosch comes an award-winning range of wines named after South African golf legend, Ernie Els, and skillfully crafted by winemaking legend, Louis Strydom. The winery was officially opened in 2005, and since then, the focus has been on producing a range of wines, with a particular focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. Recent renovations have transformed the winery into an iconic symbol of the Helderberg region.

Product Features

• Award: 4 Star Platter.
• After primary fermentation, some batches will be left on the skins for extended maceration as required. 
• The batches are pressed and transferred to a combination of old and new oak for maturation. 
• Each batch of Merlot is maturated separately (micro-vinified) in oak barrels before blending and eventual bottling.
• Rich, plummy and luscious dark cherry is evident to start; balanced by notes of pipe tobacco, fresh, tilled earth, and an elegant, herbaceous tone, including buchu and bay leaf. 
• The palate follows, full of rounded, rich, fruit flavours and cherry, dense tannins, with a chalky and dry end. 
• It shows the density of the vintage, balancing approachable fruit with a serious tannin undercarriage and etched granitic focus to the long finish. 
• Medium-bodied with good complexity.
• Enjoy with red meat dishes such as sirloin steak.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol by Volume: 14.59%
• Region: Stellenbosch

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