Red Wine
Proprietor's Blend
Ernie Els · Stellenbosch, South Africa
About this wine
Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend is a commanding red wine from South Africa's premier Stellenbosch region. This complex Bordeaux-style blend incorporates Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. The result is a full-bodied wine with medium acidity and a warming 14.5% ABV. Known for producing structured, age-worthy wines, the estate delivers rich fruit and spice notes here. It is an excellent companion to beef, lamb, spicy dishes, and poultry.
At a glance
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec |
| Style | Assemblage/Blend |
| Region | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Winery | Ernie Els |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | Medium |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Vintages | 1970 to 2021 (26 vintages listed) |
Food pairings
This wine pairs well with: Beef, Lamb, Spicy Food, Poultry.
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Wine attributes derived from the open X-Wines dataset (CC BY 4.0). Vintage lists and ratings in the dataset are a 2012 to 2021 snapshot and are not shown as live data.
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