Erika Obermeyer Wines
The Ellerman
Red Blend from Western Cape, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Erika Obermeyer Wines
Growing up on my family’s sheep farm near Sutherland in the arid Karoo I spent hours exploring the veld with my canine companion. We enjoyed the simple pleasures of farm life and Nature has always been in my blood. With my passion for the outdoors combined with an affinity for Maths and Science I had my sights set on studying medicine and enrolled for a Bachelor of Science degree at Stellenbosch University. It was here that the wine bug bit. After graduating from Stellenbosch University with a BSc and BSc Honours in Wine Biotechnology in 1998 I was appointed as Assistant Winemaker at Kleine Zalze in Stellenbosch in 1999. Completing harvest tenures in Sancerre St Emilion and Beziers France I gained an appreciation for the balance and elegance of the wines of these regions. Following my time at Kleine Zalze I accepted a winemaker position at Graham Beck Wines in 2005. After a brief stint under the mentorship of Charles Hopkins then-Cellar Master at Franschhoek I found myself the sole winemaker in a world class cellar and living my dream. Drawing on my extensive training and rewarding career as a winemaker and marketer with invaluable experience locally and abroad I took a leap of faith and started my own label in 2016.
Description
This impressive red blend of 61 % Syrah, 21 % Grenache Noir, 15 % Cinsault and 3 % Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the remarkable fruit intensity, freshness and elegance of these distinctive varietals. Intense and concentrated yet beautifully balanced. The nose is alluringly perfumed, showing vibrant aromatics of red cherries, blackberry fruit, pepper spice and black olives. Multi- dimensional and multi-layered, the palate delivers a textured mouthfeel with silky smooth tannins and a fresh and satisfying finish.
Food Pairing
This style of wine goes perfect with any type of Mediterranean such as rich veggie and robust beef dishes, garlic, olive oil, and crusty breads.
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