Product Description
Somerser West, South Africa
Varieties
Cabernet Franc 85%
Merlot 10%
Petit Verdot 5%
The Vineyard
The grapes were all selected from Vergelegen’s Kopland and Rooiland & Rondekop vineyards, planted on the north to north-westerly slopes. Row direction east to west.
The Cellar
Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed but not crushed. The de-stemmed grapes were cooled to 8°C and ‘cold soaked’ for 168 hours. Fermentation took place at 25°C followed by a 37 day maceration on the skins. After malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine went into 100% new French oak barrels for 16 months.
Alc 14.5%
RS 2.23 g/l
TA 5.60 g/l
pH 3.78
Aging Potential
Accessible now but will also reward further maturation in bottle.
Awards
VERGELEGEN DNA 2015
Atkin – 92
Platter – ’92 – 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN DNA 2014
Platter – ’92 – 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN DNA 2013
Atkin – 94
Martin – 92
Platter – ’90 – 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN DNA 2012
Tanzer – 91
Atkin – 93
Martin – 90
VERGELEGEN DNA 2011
Tanzer – 91
