Reviews & Ratings

2008 Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon "Stellenbosch"

Winery: Neil Ellis

Vintage: 2008

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: 300

KWG Score: 87 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: January 18, 2013

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet from South Africa opens with earthy moss and old oak bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and savory. The flavor profile classic South African. It is an oak infused plum with notes of black pepper and black currant. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins drift away nicely. I would pair this Old World styled Cab with Shepherd’s pie. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Medium red, purple in colour, the wine has tones of blackcurrant, violet and cedar aromas with touches of mint. The 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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