Ernie Els Wines Big Easy Red Blend 75cl MolinaraDescription A blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvdre, Cinsaut and Viognier from in and around the Stellenbosch region. The 2017 Big Easy is arguably the most serious vintage yet. Region Western Cape Tasting notes It is a shade darker with a black core, offering a brooding nose that takes time to unfold. Complexity is revealed with elegantly ripe black berry, liquorice, fine Chinese spice and smoked herbs. A majority of Shiraz (60%)
alongside his wife Isabelle
The first impression on the palate is silky roundness with an impressive impression of volume
revealing the natural terroir
The palate is well balanced
and hard cheeses such as Parmesan
The wine develops slowly and gradually on the palate with a beautiful density
clonally selected Chardonnay
whose characteristics are never found together in the same wine
The tell tale black currant bud and lead pencil herbaceousness adds to the unmistakable Cabernet Sauvignon personality coming from a cooler vintage in the Cape
The full palate brings these together with excellent balance
These surprisingly serious Rhône-influenced blends display balanced
Description Pinot Noir blended from different regions of the South Island to incorporate the best characteristics into one wine
