Winery - Neil Ellis
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
While Neil Ellis’s winery is in Stellenbosch, he gets his Chardonnay for this wine from the cooler region of Elgin. It has sweet, almost tropical-fruit aromas, followed through with spicy, creamy, wood flavors and ripe, generous acidity. Despite its richness, it also has delicacy, as much in the finely judged use of wood as in the clean, elegant fruit.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fat-bodied but tangy, with grapefruit and lime aromas and flavors. A touch of figginess and a tangerine note on the palate balance the flavor profile. There’s lovely texture—quite full for Sauvignon Blanc—and a long ripe finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a medium-bodied red with approachable tannins and a spicy edge throughout. Ripe black plum and cassis aromas flood the bouquet, while flavors of cigar box and licorice spice unfold in the mouth and linger through the finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts with soft ripe melon, pear and tropical fruit notes. Turns crisper and more typically Sauvignon Blanc on the tongue, where satisfying grapefruit flavors show classic herb and pepper accents and a fairly full yet crisp feel.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The prickly mouth and forward acidity makes this a live-wire choice that would be a great companion to a rich chicken dish or cream of asparagus soup. Fresh- cut grass, soft chive and watermelon rind all occasionally shine through the citrus-dominant nose and mouth. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and 39% Merlot black beauty with some intriguing tart berry, Indian spices, popcorn and licorice whiffs on the nose. It’s quite dark, adding espresso and smoke notes on the palate and a very dry, briskly tannic finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This excellent Cab has a Bordeaux-like nose, with forest floor meeting meaty red fruit and oak. Big tannins offer great structure without overpowering, and the wine has enough acid to feel alive. Barnyard flavors show on the palate, accompanied by complex coffee and red berry. A juxtaposition of Old World structure and New World fruit—this is why South African wine can excel. Imported by Vineyard Brands.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This elegant white has aromas of apple, vanilla and green herbs. The palate shows restraint and structure, but the mouthfeel is creamy and the fruit balanced and not overpowered by the wine’s tightness. Overall, a poised wine with extra food pairing potential.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fresh, floral and stylish, this Chardonnay offers vibrant aromas of citrus and herbs, and appealing flavors of peach, lemon and pepper. The finish is soft but memorable. A flirty, food-friendly wine that will pair well with seafood and salads.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This dry-style Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of pepper, gooseberry and spice, with round but crisp tropical fruit, herb and pepper on the palate. Balanced and textured with a slightly puckering finish.
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