2020 Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon [JS92][WA92][WS92][WE91]

Producer: Neil Ellis   
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa 
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 % Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Year: 2020 

James Suckling, 92 Points 

"Aromas of red and black cherry, milk chocolate and sweet paprika. Medium-bodied with fine, slightly tight tannins. Juicy and fresh, with subtle nutmeg and clove notes adding welcome complexity. I like the classic structure here." 

Wine Advocate, 92 Points 

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch is fresh and ripe with layers of blackberry and juicy plum aromas. It is full-bodied, offering notes of pencil shavings with a hint of graphite before swinging back to show juicy fruit flavors emanating in layers of complexity. The palate is balanced with a beam of energetic acidity that races to the long-lasting, juicy finish with persistent blackberry and dark cherry skin essences. Bravo! This is fantastic juice." 

Wine Spectator, 92 Points 

"A fresh, focused red, with black currant and black raspberry fruit showing lovely purity. Offers sculpted tannins that create a sleek frame, while accents of violet, iron, milled pepper and black tea leaves provide fine detail and linger on the racy finish." 

Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points 

"Firmly structured and balanced, this Cabernet Sauvignon opens with subtle notes of dried fruit and plums. It has nice chocolate nib flavors mixed with cranberry and blueberry. Additional flavors include a potpourri of herbs that lend savory notes to the aftertaste." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Intense dark color. The nose shows restraint, with aromas of black berry, licorice and cedar notes. The palate is tight and fresh followed by fine, dense tannins. This is a wine built to last and for early drinking would benefit with decanting." 

Alcohol: 14%  

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