Ernie Els Big Easy Chenin Blanc 2025

Ernie Els Wines is the Stellenbosch estate founded by golfing icon Ernie Els, with a reputation for polished, expressive wines that combine modern winemaking with a strong sense of place. Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg, the estate benefits from cooling ocean breezes, decomposed granite soils and the long, sunny growing season that helps grapes ripen fully while retaining freshness. The Big Easy range was created to offer approachable, everyday wines with the same attention to quality that defines the flagship labels. Ernie Els Big Easy Chenin Blanc 2025 is crafted in a fresh, unoaked style, with hand-harvested fruit, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks and three months of lees contact to build texture and complexity. Colour: Bright straw yellow with youthful clarity and a lively green tint. Nose: Fresh pear, crisp apple and lemon zest lead the aromatics, followed by ginger, white flowers and a subtle hint of quince. Palate: Medium-bodied and energetic, showing orchard fruit, citrus and ripe guava flavours. Gentle lees contact adds a soft rounded texture, while bright acidity keeps the wine focused and refreshing. Finish: Clean and persistent, finishing with citrus peel, stone fruit and a lightly savoury almond note.