Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon Jonkershoek Valley 2019 MAGNUM

Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon Jonkershoek Valley 2019

Experience this Cabernet Sauvignon with its deep ruby ​​red hue and an aroma that offers notes of blackcurrant, violets, cedar and mint. The taste is full-bodied and well-structured with hints of plum, mocha and chocolate. The long finish reveals vanilla, wood and finely integrated tannins. This wine is a perfect match for dishes with duck, lamb, veal or various stews.

The wine is made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) grapes picked in Stellenbosch, both from the Jonkershoek Valley and the sloping areas at the foot of the Helderberg. The soil, which is mainly composed of weathered granite and sandstone, contributes to the mineral character of the wine. The grapes are typically harvested from late February to mid-March.

After the harvest, the wine is fermented in steel tanks and undergoes an additional maceration after the alcoholic fermentation before being pressed. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new. Before bottling, the wine is lightly clarified and filtered to preserve its classic character.