Ernie Els

Cabernet Sauvignon

8.717 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Henry Patland

Apparently S Africa does not believe in aging Cab! And, it tastes like it!

Apparently S Africa does not believe in aging Cab! And, it tastes like it!

Dec 20th, 2012
Jay Svoboda

Definitely a S. African Cab, there's no getting around that. Strong vegetation on the nose, mostly green pepper with dark earth and dark fruit present as well (even a touch of dark chocolate). The palette is silky and smooth, stewed black and blue fruits are present, as is that green pepper (although not as bold). A bit of flinty, minerality also shines through. It's definitely not going to be for everyone, but you can't fault the wine for that.

Definitely a S. African Cab, there's no getting around that. Strong vegetation on the nose, mostly green pepper with dark earth and dark fruit present as well (even a touch of dark chocolate). The palette is silky and smooth, stewed black and blue fruits are present, as is that green pepper (although not as bold). A bit of flinty, minerality also shines through. It's definitely not going to be for everyone, but you can't fault the wine for that.

Sep 25th, 2015
Marisa Reisman

Smooth toastiness with some spice

Smooth toastiness with some spice

Mar 2nd, 2015
Laila Fox

Lanolin

Lanolin

Apr 24th, 2014
Dave Mills

Monday winetasting

Monday winetasting

Feb 7th, 2014
Ed Kubiak

Good wine, takes a little time to open up and then is very good for the price.
Reminds me of red leather pants on my wife.

Good wine, takes a little time to open up and then is very good for the price.
Reminds me of red leather pants on my wife.

Feb 2nd, 2014
David Wilson

Medium body. Dry. Easy drinking. Ok bottle of wine

Medium body. Dry. Easy drinking. Ok bottle of wine

Nov 1st, 2013
Nate Kresge

At Tres bonne annee

At Tres bonne annee

Oct 12th, 2013
Peter Bourget

Peter had this 10 years ago

Peter had this 10 years ago

Feb 21st, 2014
Mike Mighetto Hoefling

Mike Mighetto had this 10 years ago

Mike Mighetto had this 10 years ago

Nov 21st, 2013