Description
The Ernie Els Signature 2022 is the estate’s flagship expression, a Bordeaux-style blend that reflects the depth, structure, and elegance of the Helderberg. Crafted from select vineyard parcels, this wine is built for longevity while remaining composed and expressive in its youth.
The nose is layered and refined, with aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and dark cherry, framed by notes of cedar, graphite, and subtle ink. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with a core of dark fruit supported by polished, fine-grained tannins. There is a seamless balance between richness and freshness, with hints of redcurrant and cranberry adding lift through the finish. The result is a wine that is structured, poised, and impressively long on the palate.
A serious, cellar-worthy red that pairs beautifully with prime cuts of beef, lamb, game, and refined, savory dishes.
The nose is layered and refined, with aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and dark cherry, framed by notes of cedar, graphite, and subtle ink. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with a core of dark fruit supported by polished, fine-grained tannins. There is a seamless balance between richness and freshness, with hints of redcurrant and cranberry adding lift through the finish. The result is a wine that is structured, poised, and impressively long on the palate.
A serious, cellar-worthy red that pairs beautifully with prime cuts of beef, lamb, game, and refined, savory dishes.
The grapes were sourced from north-facing vineyards on the Helderberg, where cooling Atlantic breezes allow for slow, even ripening. Fruit was hand-harvested in the early morning and fermented as whole berries in open-top tanks, with gentle punch-downs to preserve structure and finesse.
Select batches underwent extended maceration to build depth and complexity, after which each component was matured separately in French oak barrels. The final blend was assembled with precision to achieve balance, structure, and long-term aging potential.
Winemaker: Louis Strydom
Select batches underwent extended maceration to build depth and complexity, after which each component was matured separately in French oak barrels. The final blend was assembled with precision to achieve balance, structure, and long-term aging potential.
Winemaker: Louis Strydom
Explore the wonderful and fascinating world of wine as seen and enjoyed by South African golfer Ernie Els. A stone’s throw away from Hidden Valley, wedged between monolithic granite boulders, is the ever impressive Ernie Els Winery. Ernie befittingly chose Stellenbosch, the noble heart of South African wine to base his operation.
