VISIT THE NEWLY RENOVATED

Five Reasons to Visit Ernie Els Winery Discover some exciting NEW CHANGES

Since they rst opened their doors in 2005, Ernie Els Wines has welcomed wine-lovers from around the world. Now, a er 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 ve.

1. THE LOCATION

oughtfully positioned, Ernie Els Wines is situated in e Golden Triangle of Stellenbosch which is recognised for producing some of the world’s greatest red wines. e 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. e Fermentation Cellar houses rows of vast concrete tanks, whilst the Maturation Cellar contains rows of maturation barrels, amphora clay pots and concrete eggs.

3. THE TASTING ROOM

Make yourself at home at the estate’s Tasting Room – the ideal setting to relax and enjoy an informative wine tasting presentation. e expansive area extends out onto the wide terrace, with sweeping Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountain views. Here, there are two wine tastings on o er: the Player’s Tasting (R60pp) to taste six easy-drinking wines and the Major Tasting (R100pp) to taste the estate’s more exclusive wines.

‘Our newly-renovated winery expresses our style and generosity and epitomizes the very essence of our place within the Stellenbosch wine region.’

4. THE RESTAURANT

Savour modern farmhouse cuisine at its nest in a charming open-plan space that extends out onto a terrace with even more mountain views. e farm-style décor re ects the hearty cuisine made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Our favourite dishes? e Homemade Pesto Pasta and the Dry-Aged Rump Steak. e restaurant also o ers Seasonal Grillworks, a unique outdoor dining experience available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

5. THE WINES

Of course, let’s not forget about their award-winning wines. Named a er South African golf legend, Ernie Els, and skillfully cra ed by winemaking legend, Louis Strydom, you can enjoy any of their four collections at the estate: Signature, Major Series, Big Easy and Proprietor’s.

When asked what sets Ernie Els wines apart, “It’s a single-minded focus, a site selected for its ideal growing conditions, and gentle extraction techniques during the wine-making process all combined to create premium, full-bodied wines with the classic Cabernet Sauvignon cues,” says winemaker Louis Strydom.

ERNIE ELS BRINGS YOU ICONIC WINES AND HEARTY FARM-STYLE CUISINE

Ernie Els Wines are also available for purchase in both the Tasting Room as well as the Restaurant at cellar door prices.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ESTATE, VISIT WWW.ERNIEELSWINES.COM