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Neil Ellis 2000 Chardonnay (Elgin)

Price $20

While Neil Ellis’s winery is in Stellenbosch, he gets his Chardonnay for this wine from the cooler region of Elgin. It has sweet, almost tropical-fruit aromas, followed through with spicy, creamy, wood flavors and ripe, generous acidity. Despite its richness, it also has delicacy, as much in the finely judged use of wood as in the clean, elegant fruit. — R.V. (7/1/2002)

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Neil Ellis 2000 Sauvignon Blanc (Groenekloof)

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Price $15

Fat-bodied but tangy, with grapefruit and lime aromas and flavors. A touch of figginess and a tangerine note on the palate balance the flavor profile. There’s lovely texture—quite full for Sauvignon Blanc—and a long ripe finish. — M.M. (3/1/2001)

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Neil Ellis 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch)

Price $23

This excellent Cab has a Bordeaux-like nose, with forest floor meeting meaty red fruit and oak. Big tannins offer great structure without overpowering, and the wine has enough acid to feel alive. Barnyard flavors show on the palate, accompanied by complex coffee and red berry. A juxtaposition of Old World structure and New World fruit—this is why South African wine… — M.D. (7/1/2006)

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Neil Ellis 2004 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch)

Editors' Choice

Price $20

Subdued yet elegant, with a heavily oaked, toasty vanilla nose. Big and plump in the mouth, this wine retains a creamy feel, its tropical fruit flavors taking some time to emerge. The long, lingering finish attests to the wine’s depth of character. Imported by Vineyard Brands. — M.D. (7/1/2006)

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Neil Ellis 2006 Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Jonkershoek Valley)

Price $28

Like most of the wines from Neil Ellis, this Sauvignion Blanc has moxy and elegance wrapped into one. Intense ripe fruit and lemon in the nose and on the palate give the wine a bold character, but good minerality adds a pretty restraint to the final product. An assertive, exciting wine that will pair well with dishes of the same ilk. — S.K. (3/1/2008)

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Neil Ellis 2004 Vineyard Selection Syrah (Groenekloof)

Price $43

The nose on this is an eye-opener, with its opulent berries, mocha spice and smoked meat. The flavors are delicious and subtle, offering crisp minerality, soft fruit and pepper in a successful blend. — S.K. (9/1/2008)

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Neil Ellis 2007 Chardonnay (Elgin)

Price $27

This elegant white has aromas of apple, vanilla and green herbs. The palate shows restraint and structure, but the mouthfeel is creamy and the fruit balanced and not overpowered by the wine’s tightness. Overall, a poised wine with extra food pairing potential. — S.K. (6/1/2009)

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Neil Ellis 2008 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch)

Price $20

Fresh, floral and stylish, this Chardonnay offers vibrant aromas of citrus and herbs, and appealing flavors of peach, lemon and pepper. The finish is soft but memorable. A flirty, food-friendly wine that will pair well with seafood and salads. — S.K. (9/1/2009)

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Sincerely The Left Bank Vineyard Selection

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Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Chardonnay Pinotage Red Blend Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc Shiraz Syrah

2010 Buehler Estate

A pretty, polished and tasty wine for drinking now. Made from 100%…

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