Ellis Wines

Neil Ellis

West Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Really nice white, I was not sure what to expect with South Africa, but will try more. — 5 months ago

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Quilt Wines

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Delicious in remembrance of my sister. Goes down so smooth in mourning. RIP Alice Ellis. — 5 years ago

Domaine Fabien Coche

Rouge Meursault Pinot Noir 2015

Nose has bright red cherry, ripe tart cherry, tree bark/vine stems, ripe plum, semi-moist soil, moist chalk and mashed black cherry.

Palate has over-ripe cherry, dried tart cherry, dried cranberry, smoked anise, moss, dried blackberry, bright acidity, beautifully earthy textures and slightly drying finish. Delicious.

An interesting tasting experience, Meursault is only planted to about 4-5% Pinot Noir, so finding one is a challenge to say the least.

Decanted 3 hours, still needs more time in bottle and decanter. I'd love to see this in 5-6 years, unfortunately our only bottle.

*R.I.P. Ellis Marsalis, "Bucky" Pizzarelli, Manu Dibango, Bill Withers, Kenny Rogers and Joseph Shabalala. It's been a tough few weeks of losses in the music business. Stay Safe out there everyone.
— 5 years ago

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Somm David T

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Should have waited for Elon’s time machine.
Severn Goodwin

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I might be able to get a newer vintage, I'll hunt next week back to my original source.

Neil Ellis

Bottelary Hills Pinotage 2015

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
8.9

I’m not such a #pinotage fan but #neilellis is a great producer and this is a great expression. #southafricanwine — 3 years ago

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Neil Ellis

The Left Bank Red Blend 2014

Dark and supple. Taste of blackberries with mild black pepper aroma. Virtually no tannins it’s smooth to sip or pair with something light ... or even pizza. 😊 casual, unpretentious and tasty. — 5 years ago

Domaine Fabien Coche

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2015

Nose has lightly toasted brioche, recently washed lemon, lemon pith, dry limestone, pineapple core and yellow apple peel.

Palate has lime pith, squeeze of lemon juice, slight waxy notes, pulverized limestone and lingering ripe tropical fruits.

Medium finish, feeling like the concentration is coming up short, still enjoyable. 90m decant, we'll see how it evolves over the evening.

(Soured 100% from Meursault, seven separate vineyard plots.)

*R.I.P. Ellis Marsalis, "Bucky" Pizzarelli, Manu Dibango, Bill Withers, Kenny Rogers and Joseph Shabalala. It's been a tough few weeks of losses in the music business. Stay Safe out there everyone.
— 5 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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It's sitting on our porch, 55°F out there, so decent service/decant temperature.
Aravind A

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Was your source Garagiste? My bottles have been hit or miss (mostly miss) with a weird orange juice concentrate thing (heat damaged?)
Severn Goodwin

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@Aravind Asok No, one of my local retailers. Stop storing all your bottles on top of the range hood!😝

Neil Ellis

CWG Insignium 2013

Very interesting blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Juicy and fruity with unusual aromas — 3 years ago

Neil Ellis

Whitehall Elgin Chardonnay 2018

Nice balanced Chardonnay. Creamy minerals. — 3 years ago

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Judge Palmer

Vintage Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

fully opaque ruby violet core, magenta rim, prominent tears; blackberry jam, black cherry, mint, thyme, subtle oak; red and black fruits, medium long tannic finish; full bodied, medium+ acidity, prominent tannins, 14.7% ABV; blend contains 5% Petit Verdot from Ellis Alden Vineyard in Alexander Valley and 5% Malbec from Blau Vineyard in knights Valley, Cabernet sourced from their Dry Creek Valley estate vineyard which is benchland with a significant portion also from Ellis Alden Vineyard, indigenous fermentation, aged 2 years in French oak with about a third new; $40 — 5 years ago

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