Big Easy Chenin Blanc

Pork Chops, Savoury Soufflé, Light pasta dishes

The 2021 Vintage was an interesting Vintage with the temperature heating up again and the soil water was back to where it should be. The Chenin Blanc is shining all the way. Chenin Blanc is not scared of direct sunlight on the Vines, as the fruit enjoys a bit of heat. The cooler days in between resulted in a slower and longer ripening period that allowed excellent fruit development without any damage due to sunburn.

After the grapes had been sorted, the grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed. The wine was settled overnight and the sediment was racked off the next day. Post fermentation lees contact was maintained for two months with weekly stirring of the lees before racking and stabilisation prior to bottling. This wine is crafted in a fresh style without any oak component.

As one of South Africa's leading ambassadors and one of the most recognizable faces in the world of sport it is befitting that Ernie chose Stellenbosch to produce his wines. In 1999 the concept of Ernie Els Wines was born and with the help of award-winning winemaker Louis Strydom they produced the maiden 2000 vintage of Ernie Els - a 'classic' Bordeaux blend. The intention from the outset was to focus on delivering a quality product that could hold its own in the company of the world's finest wines.