Characteristics:
Vivid crimson colour, perfumed and spicy aromas, body with rich plummy fruit. Rich grained & fine tannins. Mountain vineyard of old bush vines in Piekenierskloof, planted in 1954 on table mountain sandstone.
Food pairing:
Fried, stir-fried or roasted red meat, spicy sauces.
About the winery:
Neil Ellis is rightly called the mentor of South African wines. Together with his son Warren he is responsible for an impressive portfolio of wines synonymous to quality, elegance and value for money. Their Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon rank among the top of the world and they have built an outstanding range of terroir specific cuvées.