Ernie Els 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch)

91 Points Editors’ Choice

While this is currently slightly tight and closed, it shows the structure and elements to present a complete and well-balanced wine with a little time. Scents of charred plum skin, dark chocolate, cigar box and roast beef dance in the bouquet, while the bold, firm palate offers flavors of black fruit skin, cassis and char. Drink 2019–2022.

Price

$24, Buy Now
Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation

Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winery

Ernie Els

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Alcohol

14.5%
Bottle Size

750 ml
Category

Red
Importer

Terlato Wines International
Date Published

3/1/2018
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Lauren Buzzeo

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Reviews wines from South Africa and Languedoc-Roussillon. Reviews beers.

Buzzeo joined Wine Enthusiast Magazine in 2006 as a tasting coordinator, and eventually became Tasting Director and Senior Editor, previously responsible for overseeing all aspects of the tasting and review program. Most recently, Buzzeo assumed the role of Managing Editor. Since coming to Wine Enthusiast, she has made it one of her personal missions to promote the acceptance of cross-drinking, encouraging everyone to embrace finely crafted libations across all beverage categories. Buzzeo is also an avid homebrewer and a member of the AHA (American Homebrewers Association). Email: lbuzzeo@wineenthusiast.net.

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