Ernie Els, Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
Ernie Els, Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 14.0%
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripe, generous and unmistakably Cabernet Sauvignon, the Big Easy is packed with blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis, layered with hints of cedar, dark chocolate and sweet spice. Smooth, approachable tannins and a touch of well-integrated oak make this a satisfying, full-bodied red that's easy to enjoy now. Serve it alongside flame-grilled ribeye, smoky barbecue brisket or a hearty beef burger.
Created by golfing legend Ernie Els, Big Easy reflects his passion for both wine and entertaining. Produced at Ernie Els Wines in Stellenbosch, the fruit is sourced from carefully selected vineyards that benefit from the region's warm days and cooling ocean breezes. Winemaking focuses on preserving vibrant fruit while adding structure through oak maturation, resulting in a polished Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases the richness, balance and generosity of South African wine.
- ❖ ABV: 14.0%
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage report
The 2023 growing season in Stellenbosch was shaped by a relatively cool, dry summer, which gave growers the kind of measured ripening that makes viticulturalists quietly optimistic. Rainfall was well-distributed early in the season, building good vine reserves without encouraging disease pressure, and the harvest came in at a sensible pace rather than a panic. The result was fruit with genuine freshness alongside ripe tannins — the sort of balance that doesn't happen by accident.
Across the board, 2023 produced wines with real definition. Cabernet Sauvignon and the Bordeaux blends that Stellenbosch does so well have come out with firm but finely grained structure and the kind of concentrated dark fruit that rewards patience. Chenin Blanc and Syrah also performed strongly, with Syrah in particular showing the peppery, muscular character the cooler sites here do better than almost anywhere else. Most reds will drink well from now but have the architecture to develop further — we'd give the serious Cabernet-based wines until at least 2028 to 2032 before calling them truly ready.
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