COVER STORY | Ernie Els
Five Reasons to Visit
Ernie Els Winery Discover some exciting NEW CHANGES
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ince they first opened their doors in 2005, Ernie Els Wines has welcomed wine-lovers from around the world. Now, after completing their lengthy and extensive renovations, once again, the team is gearing up for another busy summer. While there are so many reasons to visit this newly refurbished Stellenbosh estate, we’ve selected our top five.
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1. THE LOCATION Thoughtfully positioned, Ernie Els Wines is situated in The Golden Triangle of Stellenbosch which is recognised for producing some of the world’s greatest red wines. The beautiful property spans 75 hectares, with 50 hectares under vine and is framed by panoramic views of Cape Town and Table Mountain to the west, Stellenbosch and the Helderberg Mountains to the east.
2. THE WINE CELLAR With hospitality always a priority, this area still manages to be warm and welcoming despite the modern and state-of-the-art facilities. As a working farm, the Wine Cellar forms the vivid heart of the winery. The Fermentation Cellar houses rows of vast concrete tanks, whilst the Maturation Cellar contains rows of maturation barrels, amphora clay pots and concrete eggs.
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