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Webb Ellis 2011

Deep and generous red colour with a dark core. The aromatics reveal red and black fruits with fresh liquorice and black olive notes. The palate is seamless, sophisticated and stylish. Structure and texture weave into a tightly focussed, multi-dimensional continuum. Fine and persistent shaley tannins conspire with bright acidity.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah ]
winery : Neil Ellis Wines
winemaker : Warren Ellis
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.67  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
AWARDS

2016 Tim Atkin’s South Africa Special Report - 93 points

ageing : 

This classically structured, beautifully balanced wine has all the finesse and integrity to develop and evolve with careful cellaring. 2015 - 2025.

Philosophy statement
This wine is symbolic of the sharing of knowledge and wisdom from generation to generation.
in the vineyard : 

65% Cabernet Sauvignon – Jonkershoek Valley
35% Syrah – Groenekloof

Soils
Both sites comprise of decomposed granite and pockets of Malmesbury shale.
about the harvest: 

Grapes were harvested between 15 March and 20 March. Yields of between 5 to 6.5 tons per ha on 33 hl/ha and 42 hl/ha were achieved. Grapes were picked at 25°B to 25.5 °B with total acidity between 6.8g/l and 7.4 g/l. The pH averaged 3.5 at harvest.
in the cellar : 

Fermentation initiated in stainless steel fermenters and underwent a series of pump overs until dry. Further maceration followed before drawing off, light pressing and racking to barrel.

This wine spent 20 months in French oak barrels: 80% 1st fill, the balance in 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.

Bottling date: January 2013
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