Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend 2017 review

Professional golfer Ernie Els range of wines is best known for his Bordeaux style red blends. The Proprietor’s Blend only differs from the more expensive Signature Blend is the replacement of much of the Merlot with Shiraz and the time spent maturing in French oak barrels – 18 months compared to 20 months for the Signature – and their vintage – here we have the 2017 which is more blackberry and raspberry with a slight earthiness to the flavour with a slight spiciness while the older Signature Blend from 2015 was slightly smoother and richer. Not much in it in terms of flavour difference and only a top taste buds would notice the difference.