Product Description
Somerset West, South Africa
Varieties
Semillon 50%
Schaapenberg Sauvignon Blanc 50%
The Vineyard
The Semillon was planted in 1991 on the south facing Korhaan flats at 220m above sea level. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes used in this blend come from the 29-year old Schaapenberg vineyard. This single vineyard is planted some 320m above sea level and directly south facing. The row direction is east-west and the vineyards are planted to 2 clones, 316 and 317. Both from the Loire Valley.
The Harvest
Both Semillon and Sauvignon grapes were hand-picked, the Semillon 23 days after the Sauvignon.
The Cellar
Grapes were whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented. The Sauvignon was picked on 21 February and the Semillon on 16 March. The wines were matured for 8 months before being bottled on 7 December.
Alc: 13.5%
RS 1.99 g/l
TA 6.24 g/l
pH 3.10
Aging Potential
Drink now or up to a decade after the vintage.
Awards
VERGELEGEN G.V.B WHITE 2018
Atkin – 95
Platter – ’94 – 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN G.V.B WHITE 2017
Atkin – 95
Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN G.V.B WHITE 2016
Atkin – 95
Martin – 91
Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN G.V.B WHITE 2015
Atkin – 96
Martin – 91
Platter – ’95 – 5 stars
VERGELEGEN G.V.B WHITE 2014
Atkin – 94
Martin – 92
VERGELEGEN G.V.B WHITE 2013
Tanzer – 92
Atkin – 95
Martin – 89
