Ernie Els, Signature Red 2016
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch, South Africa 2016
Ernie Els, Signature Red 2016 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch, South Africa), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with aperitif, steak, lamb, venison. Cheapest offer £60.50 at Honest Grapes.
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£60.50
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
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body
5 / 5
very full
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tannin
5 / 5
very firm
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acidity
4 / 5
fresh
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oak
4 / 5
noticeable
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Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Stellenbosch · South Africa
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
merchant + inferred
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Ernie Els Signature Red is an intense and powerful Bordeaux-style blend from Stellenbosch. Composed predominately of Cabernet Sauvignon, this dark, silky wine has a candied orange aroma with undertones of cardamom, clove, and black olives. The palate is full of graphite, cassis, and rich tannins.
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