Item No.
0030406103517
Ernie Els Big Easy White 2017
Ernie Els Big Easy White 2017
$21.99
Availability:
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In Stock
Varietal
Chenin Blanc
Region
South Africa
Alcohol %
13.5
Overview
The Big Easy White wine is Ernie Els' vision to produce excellence, reflecting their respective commitment to quality. The Big Easy White 2016 offers an amazing array of tropical fruits, showing the complexity the Cape has to offer. The tropical palate is richly textured with hints of wild herbs and Indian spice, adding complexity and good depth. This wine is medium-bodied and unhindered by oak giving a lively fruit structure and soft, easy finish.
Aging
This wine is crafted in a fresh style without any wood component.
Fermentation
Fermentation took place at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks with a combination of yeasts for two weeks. Post fermentation lees contact was maintained for two months with weekly stirring before racking and stabilization prior to bottling.
Winemaker
Louis Strydom
Tasting Notes
Style
Lively, Medium Bodied, Structured, Tropical
Flavor
Citrus, Floral, Peach
Aroma
Loaded with ripe mandarin and lime on the nose, leading to notes of early spring jasmine and peaches.