Reviews & Ratings

2004 Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon "Stellenbosch"

Winery: Neil Ellis

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Stellenbosch"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Stellenbosch

State or country: South Africa

Price: $23

Cases produced: 5,000

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: May 19, 2009

Wine Review: This very very dark purple colored Cab opens with a musty oak and earthy like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, smooth, and elegant. The flavor profile is an oak infused tart black cherry. The finish is rather dry and its noticeable tannins show excellent length. Its style is very South African. Old World fans will also enjoy this refined oak infused Cab. It will also pair quite nicely with veal parmigianna. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Medium red, purple in colour, the wine has high-toned black currant, violet and cedar aromas with touches of mint. A rich, ripe opulent but youthful palate has plummy fruit, a background of new oak and fine tannins. This is a multi-faceted wine that needs time to mature.

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