Thoughtfully Selected For Its Prime Position, Ernie Els Winery Is Framed By Panoramic Views Of Cape Town And Table Mountain To The West And Stellenbosch And The Helderberg Mountains To The East. A Passage Beyond Our Grand Granite Boulders, And Through Our Wooden Farmhouse-Style Doors Will Lead You Into Our Homely, Expansive Tasting Room And Restaurant Where You Will Be Rewarded With Exceptional Wines And Hearty Farm-Style Cuisine.
Tasting Room Details & Offerings
Make yourself at home in our warm and welcoming Tasting Room – the perfect setting to relax and enjoy an educated wine tasting presentation. The expansive area extends out onto the wide terrace, with majestic Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountain views. We Offer Three Wine Tasting Options:
Player’s Tasting - Includes the popular Big Easy Range which pays tribute to golfing legend, Ernie Els, who is known on the course as “The Big Easy” as much for his effortless demeanour as for his big heart and philanthropic efforts.
Major Tasting – Includes the multi-award-winning Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon and its Major Merlot counterpart; as well as the exclusive Proprietor’s Range which is considered the winemaker’s expression of the property, consisting of a Red Blend and other inspired vintage-specific varieties.
Flagship Tasting – Curated seasonally by winemaker, Louis Strydom, to include exclusive vintage rarities which reflect the quintessence of our stance on the Helderberg appellation.
Visit our website to view our latest offering: www.ernieelswines.com
White Cultivars
Chenin Blanc
Red Cultivars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Specialities
Confidently New World, our single-minded focus is on producing premium Cabernet Sauvignon wines and Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends. Our property has a prime position in the Helderberg region within Stellenbosch, a district renowned for producing premium Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Our north and north-east facing vineyards are home to 9 types or clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, each of which exhibit slight differences in characteristics, such as berry size, cluster density, or ripening time. These variances affect our wines flavour, aroma, and structure, and help us produce wide-ranging styles of Cabernet suitable for every palate.
Restaurant Description
Savour modern farmhouse cuisine at its finest in a charming open-plan space that extends out onto a terrace with picturesque views of Stellenbosch and the Helderberg mountains. Farmstyle decor echoes the hearty cuisine made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Seasonal Grillworks offer a unique dining experience.