Neil Ellis 2013 Cape Winemakers Guild Insignium Red (Piekenierskloof) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
Wine bottle illustration Displaying 0 results for
Suggested Searches
Shop
Articles & Content
Ratings

Neil Ellis 2013 Cape Winemakers Guild Insignium Red (Piekenierskloof)

Rating
91
Price
N/A
Winery
Variety
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.21%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
9/1/2016
When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast doesn't accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy.
Winemaker: Neil Ellis. A blend of 70% Tempranillo and 30% Grenache, this leads with forward scents of pressed carnation, small strawberry, raspberry sauce and licorice, with a subtle hit of fudgy chocolate. The palate is big and powerful, with firm tannins and tight black-fruit flavors that suggest some aging would be of benefit. Notes of black-cherry skin, black tea and espresso hang on tightly to the chewy finish. Drink 2020–2026. Lauren Buzzeo

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

View Video


About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


Unsure About This Wine? Get Personalized Wine Matches Based On Your Taste.

Wine Finder
Let's find the right wine for you:

I'm looking for a bottle of from

My budget is