WINE SPECTATOR “OUTSTANDING 91” POINTS:
“Well-built, with black currant, bacon, grilled herb, tobacco and fig flavors supported by a good firm structure underneath. Excellent length, with the fruit and spice delivering another wave on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2009.”

Concept:
A world class red wine created to celebrate the distinct palates of Ernie Els (Bordeaux style), the leading current golfer from South Africa, and Jean Engelbrecht (Shiraz-based style), a former rugby star and a leading winemaker in the picturesque Stellenbosch region of South Africa. Els' motto for winemaking is "driving for excellence". After sampling this tasty creation the Porthos team believes he's scored a winner with this vintage.

This “Bordeaux Style” Cabernet blend includes these Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Shiraz 21%, Merlot 4%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Malbec 9%