Neil Ellis Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon Jonkershoek – 2015
Region: south-africa
Neil Ellis Wines
Neil Ellis is a South African wine industry icon and one of the early pioneers to bring quality levels up to world class standards. The winery sits 5 miles east of the town of Stellenbosch in the Jonkershoek Valley. It was founded in 1993 with the philosophy to source grapes from the top growers of the region. The eco-friendly winery produces wines from the regions of Stellenbosch, Darling, Darbanville and Elgin.
Reviews
91+ Points
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Jonkershoek Valley opens to a nose framed by classic Cabernet notes of blackberry, red plum, dark cherry, dusty cassis and currant with the supporting lift of oak spices, made more complex by a slightly herbal edge. Medium to full-bodied, the palate shows impressive depth and concentration, as the black and red fruit mingle with characteristics of graphite, cinnamon and smoked peppers. The wine concludes with a youthful and tight finish that will reward those who are patient. Give it some time. Drink 2022 – 2032
© Wine Advocate, March, 2020
17 Points
Notably dark crimson. Pretty subtle, intriguing, appetising nose. Lots of intensity and juice. Also lots of tannic structure but a glamorous, non-flashy whole. Aromatic with lots of clean fruit. 2022 – 2032
JancisRobinson.com, February, 2020
