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Roast lamb, mushroom dishes or grilled beef.

Fruit from selected parcels on the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, approximately 250 metres above sea level and 15 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean. A wet spring was followed by dry, moderate ripening conditions, helping preserve acidity and develop ripe tannins.

Aged for 14 months in 300-litre French oak barrels, 15% new. A 5% Shiraz component matured separately for 10 months in terracotta amphora.

Hand-picked grapes were cooled overnight. Premium parcels fermented in Italian Nico Velo concrete tanks with pump-overs and punch-downs. Shiraz was whole-bunch fermented in stainless steel under a submerged cap. Some lots underwent extended maceration before blending.

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.