HARVEST SEASON 2022
Ernie Els Wine
We have the latest update from the «Ernie Els» winery
Harvest season typically begins the moment the grapes’ sugar, flavor, and acidity are in perfect harmony. For Ernie Els, this was the case on February 18, 2022, when they began the harvest season with their Merlot blocks, and fortunately had a relatively smooth harvest from then on.
According to their winemaker Leander Koekemoer, the 2022 vintage will definitely be remembered as the year they had a good fruit set.
“More berries per vine means a good balance between reproductive and vegetative growth, and since we only allow a certain tonnage per hectare, we will not excessively stress the leaves. The mild conditions allowed the vines to recover well after veraison (when the grapes change color)”, said Ernie Els Wine.
As Leander says, this warmth before harvest is very important for the development of red grape varieties, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, so that they reach their optimal quality and also maintain our premium consistency.
Their 2022 harvest season has now come to an end, and they harvested the last of their Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on March 23, 2022. At KapWeine, we can only be happy about such good news. The wines from «Ernie Els Wine» are prestigious wines that are always a good fit for any gathering.
Now we give the vineyards some time to rest and look forward to tasting their first glass of Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 soon! While we wait, we can also sample other wines from Ernie Els.
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
ERNIE ELS
Big Easy – 2018
CHF 14.90 instead of CHF 24.00
95 Points by Decanter
Bright red; the nose shows plenty of fresh berry fruit with dark chocolate and fine caramel and spice notes. On the palate, a beautiful, fruity start, well-integrated tannins, and delicate oak aromas. Well-structured with elegance. The Big Easy is a wine that brings much joy even when young.
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
ERNIE ELS
Major Series – 2017
CHF 19.90 instead of CHF 29.90
95 Points by Decanter
Bouquet of red berries with classic cigar notes over elegant crushed dried herbs, black cherry, and ripe plums. The palate is invitingly fresh with red fruits and an earthy undertow. The tannins are still firm, medium-bodied, and express the crystalline character of the 2017 vintage. As the wine develops in the glass, there is an attractive tension between red and black fruits with a hint of licorice over a linear, concentrated, and dry finish.
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
ERNIE ELS
Proprietor’s Blend – 2017
CHF 26.90 instead of CHF 39.00
94 Points by Tim Atkin
Baking spices, dark chocolate, and vibrant black fruits hint at the power to follow. Complex aromas of pure cassis, meat, and oak spice lead to a well-integrated fruit core with dense but finely tuned tannins. This is a wonderful blend where the components are expressive yet well-balanced. Powerful, explosive, and medium to full-bodied, with the precision of 2017 shining through in a long, defined finish.
Magnum Hammer Deal
ERNIE ELS
Big Easy Magnum – 2018
CHF 34.90 instead of CHF 49.90
4 Stars by Platter’s
Bright red; the nose shows plenty of fresh berry fruit with dark chocolate and fine caramel and spice notes. On the palate, a beautiful, fruity start, well-integrated tannins, and delicate oak aromas. Well-structured with elegance. The Big Easy is a wine that brings much joy even when young.
All prices in CHF incl. VAT. Daily price from 19.05.2022.
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