Neil Ellis

Stellenbosch Pinotage

8.927 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Pinotage
Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Beef, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pork, Venison, Potato, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David Shaw

Maybe my favorite varietal, Ellis is a fine producer. Cloudy purple red. Jam, briar, raspberry, butter and black licorice notes in nose. Raspberry and blackberry flavors, mild astringency in center front of tongue, lingering seed tannins on taste and finish. Black licorice aftertaste. Solid choice for a cheapie, always delivers

Maybe my favorite varietal, Ellis is a fine producer. Cloudy purple red. Jam, briar, raspberry, butter and black licorice notes in nose. Raspberry and blackberry flavors, mild astringency in center front of tongue, lingering seed tannins on taste and finish. Black licorice aftertaste. Solid choice for a cheapie, always delivers

Jun 13th, 2018
Nathan Adams

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

8.9

Nathan had this 10 years ago

Nathan had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015
Scott Taddeo

Crazy sandalwood thing going, menthol too, ripe plums, banana and musk.

Crazy sandalwood thing going, menthol too, ripe plums, banana and musk.

Dec 4th, 2016
Mark Oh

Drink now!

Drink now!

Jun 17th, 2017
Kyle Van Vleet

Smoky, spicy, wonderful. Always a favorite

Smoky, spicy, wonderful. Always a favorite

Jul 2nd, 2016
Ryan Yokley

Needs to be enjoyed with a rich red meat course. Bold, jammy and spicy. Could do with some air.

Needs to be enjoyed with a rich red meat course. Bold, jammy and spicy. Could do with some air.

Jan 3rd, 2016
Sean Tibbitts

Paired perfectly with the rare elk and acorn-elk jus.

Paired perfectly with the rare elk and acorn-elk jus.

Jan 3rd, 2016
Howard Burkett

Solid, but uninspiring.

Solid, but uninspiring.

Oct 18th, 2015
Jim Corum

Dark ruby. Smoky bacon smell. Test cherry jams. Low tannin. Low to medium acidity. Shirt finish.

Dark ruby. Smoky bacon smell. Test cherry jams. Low tannin. Low to medium acidity. Shirt finish.

Jun 20th, 2014
Luisa Coco

South Africa

South Africa

Mar 15th, 2013