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Ernie Els Big Easy 2011 Wine Review

Ernie Els Big Easy 2011

Ernie Els Big Easy 2011

W.O., Western Cape, South Africa

Community Score:91/100

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ernie Els

Agent: Thompson Vintage Trade Ltd

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A terrific, black smoke, big oak red with brooding dark fruit and cedar notes. Perfect for when you almost got a hole in one... Yes, this is named after the famous golfer who owns the winery. This wine is a blend of mostly shiraz with some cabernet sauvignon with small dashes of cinsault, mourvèdre, grenache and viognier grapes. Savoury, meaty note with mouth-watering juiciness. Let's go back to the clubhouse and discuss.

Food pairings: grilled beef medallions in a peppercorn sauce.

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This Ernie Els Big Easy 2011 was reviewed on August 17, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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This is a pseudo-Southern Rhone blend using Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Viognier, with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon; easy style as its label suggests; sweet berries, crusty nose, herbaceous, light yet quite flavorful and dry finish. Source: Sherwin Lao, Manila Standard Today, Feb. 12, 2013

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