Winery Neil EllisElgin Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Elgin Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Neil Ellis
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Elgin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Neil Ellis in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Elgin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Neil Ellis in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or tropical fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
The Elgin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Neil Ellis matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of paella for dummies (simple and delicious), zucchini quiche or pizza goat cheese honey cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Neil Ellis's Elgin Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Jacquère
Jacquère is the most widespread grape variety in Savoie. It has medium-sized bunches that are cylindrical-conical. They are compact and often winged. The berries are medium-sized and can be slightly elongated or spherical, with thick skins that turn from yellowish green to golden yellow to a slightly pinkish hue when fully ripe. The soft flesh of the fruit of this variety is tart but not very juicy. Jacquère has a budding process almost identical to that of Chasselas. With a semi-erect growth habit, this white variety is vigorous and fertile, and should be pruned short to be more productive. It thrives on clay-limestone soils as well as on stony scree. Grey rot and black rot are the main enemies of Jaquère. It can cope with oidium and mildew. This variety produces a light, pale, acidic and lively wine with a floral aroma. It should be consumed quickly.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Elgin Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Neil Ellis are 2010, 2013, 2018, 2015 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Neil Ellis
The Winery Neil Ellis is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 58 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
The wine region of Elgin is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paul Cluver or the Domaine Matthew Van Heerden produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elgin are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elgin often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone fruit or cheese and sometimes also flavors of quince, beeswax or citrus zest.
The wine region of Western Cape
The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.
The word of the wine: Muscaté
Wine reminiscent of the characteristic aromas of fresh muscat grapes.
