Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend 2023

Deep ruby. Full-bodied yet finely chiselled, it opens with accents of blood orange and peppery fynbos before sinking into silky, pliant tannins that carry a steady river of juicy freshness.

THE 2023 VINTAGE

The 2023 growing season was marked by a warmer winter and fewer cold units, but steady
Atlantic winds and light spring showers helped regulate summer temperatures. This led to
healthy canopy growth, even development, and balanced ripening across all varieties.
Harvest began on 16 February with Merlot and concluded with our later-ripening Cabernet
Sauvignon, which benefited from extended hang time. Despite late-season rain and
predictions of a smaller crop, the Helderberg produced exceptional fruit with remarkable
colour, structure and finesse.

TECHNICAL DATA

Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Shiraz 30%; Merlot 10%
Alc 14,5% by Vol. – R.S. 2.2 g/l – T.A. 5.8 g/l – pH 3.66
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (40% new). A small batch (15%) spent 8 months in terracotta amphorae.

AWARDS

Tim Atkin MW - 93 Points