Product Description
Somerset West, South Africa
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon 81%
Cabernet Franc 13%
Merlot 6%
The Vineyard
Only the Rondekop vineyards are used for the production of the Vergelegen G.V.B. These are dry-land vineyards with a planting density of 4000 vines to the hectare on granitic soils with a deep clay/pebble base offering excellent water retention. Planted at 180-220 meters above sea level, the vines are cooled by moderate sea breezes every afternoon, allowing for a longer growing season.
The Cellar
Working with concentrated fruit from low-yielding vineyards (3-4 tons/ha), care was taken not to produce over-extracted wines. The juice was fermented with local yeasts and macerated for 5 weeks. Maturation took place in 100% new 225 litre Darnajou & Taransaud French oak barrels with at least two rackings over a 16 month period.
Alc 14.5%
RS 2.1 g/l
TA 5.4g/l
pH 3.65
Aging Potential
Enjoy now or over the next 8 to 15 years.
Awards
VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2015
Platter – ’95 – 5 stars
VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2014
Atkin – 91
Platter – ’95 – 5 stars
VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2013
Atkin – 94
Martin – 92
Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2012
Atkin – 93
Martin – 90
VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2011
Tanzer – 92
Atkin – 93
