Ernie Els Wines was born of a simple conviction: that the perfect round of golf and the perfect bottle of wine are driven by the same quest for perfection. In 1999, the South African golfer — one of the most recognisable faces in world sport — chose to pursue his passion for fine wine, basing his operation in Stellenbosch, the noble heart of South African wine.
With the help of award-winning winemaker Louis Strydom came the maiden 2000 vintage: a classic Bordeaux blend, made with the intention of delivering a wine that could hold its own in the company of the world’s finest.
The focus, discipline and commitment behind Els’s sporting success are evident in every bottle, and since its launch the estate has earned prestigious awards on both the South African and international stage.
