Ernie Els
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Really wanted to like this, but it just seems to reinforce my belief that ZA only exports all the mediocre wines. First whiff made me think it was oxidized. But even thought it didn't have blatant defects, it wasn't even inspiring. Sorry, Ernie, you should stick to golf.
Really wanted to like this, but it just seems to reinforce my belief that ZA only exports all the mediocre wines. First whiff made me think it was oxidized. But even thought it didn't have blatant defects, it wasn't even inspiring. Sorry, Ernie, you should stick to golf.
Dec 8th, 2015Apparently 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
The fascinating Cab that jumps out of the bottle with dark red, dry Cabernet with very noticeable whiff of tropical fruit. The finish is tannic and a bit short. Satisfying after all.
The fascinating Cab that jumps out of the bottle with dark red, dry Cabernet with very noticeable whiff of tropical fruit. The finish is tannic and a bit short. Satisfying after all.
Sep 28th, 2018Smooth but too strong for a cab sav
Smooth but too strong for a cab sav
Oct 1st, 2017
My last bottle. Sadly.. Lush and smooth.
My last bottle. Sadly.. Lush and smooth.
May 2nd, 2017A great wine from one of the best swings in golf!
A great wine from one of the best swings in golf!
Feb 11th, 2017
Not bad. For a sub $30 wine it's pretty good.
My first Cab from South Africa.
Ernie also has a red blend for a lesser cost that is just as enjoyable.
A good one to try, but I probably wouldn't stock it.
My guess is that it's meant to drink young.
Not bad. For a sub $30 wine it's pretty good.
My first Cab from South Africa.
Ernie also has a red blend for a lesser cost that is just as enjoyable.
A good one to try, but I probably wouldn't stock it.
My guess is that it's meant to drink young.
As great as I remebered it, smooth as Ernies swing!
As great as I remebered it, smooth as Ernies swing!
Oct 8th, 2016Plesant Cab, big body to start with, that almost at once changes character and levels out as a gentle wine.
Plesant Cab, big body to start with, that almost at once changes character and levels out as a gentle wine.
Apr 10th, 2016