Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch - Neil Ellis

Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch - Neil EllisWith the Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch comes a first-class red wine in the wine glass. In this it reveals a wonderfully dense, purple color. The first nose of Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch shows nuances of mulberries, plums and damsons. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as oak, cinnamon and oriental spices. On the palate, Neil Ellis' Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch starts out wonderfully dry, grippy and aromatic. Some wines are dry on the label, others really are. This red belongs to the latter group, having been vinified with just 2.5 grams of residual sugar. On the tongue, this punchy red wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. Due to its lively fruit acidity, the Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this youthful red wine from the Coastal Region wine-growing region finally inspires with considerable length. Once again, hints of blueberry and morello cherry show through. Vinification of the Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch by Neil Ellis This red wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. For this exceptionally powerful varietal wine from Neil Ellis, only first-class grapes were used. After harvesting, the grapes are taken to the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. This is followed by fermentation in small wood at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch is aged for another 18 months in French oak barrels. Food recommendation for the Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch from Neil Ellis Experience this red wine from South Africa ideally tempered at 15 - 18 ° C as an accompanying wine to spaghetti with caper tomato sauce, pumpkin casserole or pasta with sausage dumplings.