Ernie Els Wines – Sit Down Tasting

Thursday, June 4th, 7pm

Logan has been working with the Ernie Els estate for the last ten years as their marketing director, and is coming out to Alberta for a market visit to show off these fantastic wines, crafted by South African winemaking legend Louis Strydom (formerly of the famed Rust en Vrede Estate if that sways anyone’s opinion…he’s the guy that won them a lot of their accolades before he left in 2004 to focus on the Bordeaux-style blends at Ernie Els).

The Ernie Els winery is set into the Helderberg sub-region of Stellenbosch on gently north facing sun-drenched slopes that give their entire lineup such great depth. Come learn a little about the country’s fantastic (and often undervalued) wines from one of their best ambassadors.

Get tickets HERE

Check out the lineup below (links to Ernie Els’ website for more info too):

– Big Easy White: Unoaked 100% Chenin Blanc

– Big Easy Red: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Shiraz 30%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5% and Malbec 5%

– Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon: Aged for 16 months in 300 litre French oak barrels (40% new). A small batch of Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) spend 8 to 10 months in terracotta

– Proprietor’s Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Shiraz 30%, Merlot 10% || Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (60% new)

– Signature Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Malbec 5% & Petit Verdot 5% || Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new). A small batch (15%) spent 8 months in terracotta amphorae.

Weekly Sampling “Floor Pours”

On Fridays and Saturdays, we like to have various reps in to pour wines (or beer, spirits, etc) from their portfolios. Check back here every now and then for an overview of the pours we have scheduled!

Friday/Saturday, May 22nd/23rd:

• DeGrendel Merlot
• Bondar Pètillant Naturel of Grenache/Cinsault