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Engelbrecht Els Proprietor's Blend(2005)
- Winery:
- Engelbrecht Els Vineyards
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- Region:
- South Africa
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- User Tags:
- red grape, syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, complex, style, wine spectator, petit verdot, cabernet franc, berry
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine Spectator rating: 90
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Source:
Wine.com
- A red wine created to celebrate the distinct palates of Ernie Els (Bordeaux style) and Jean Engelbrecht (Shiraz-based style) to crown their new venture. The 2003 Engelbrecht Els was first released at the opening of the Ernie Els Winery on December 15, 2004. This complex nose opens with richCedar and Cherry aromas. Subtle white pepper spice combines well with a delicate floral andToffee component. This wine has an extremely elegant tannin structure with robust mid-palate intensity. This wine also shows juicy characteristics brought about by the Shiraz component and a powerful finish. Blend: read more...59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Shiraz, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot Racy, with lots of red and black currant fruit layered with tobacco, mineral and hints of black licorice. Nice fine-grained finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec. Drink now through 2010. 200 cases imported.- Wine Spectator (hide)
