Vergelegen Wines : Current Vintages

	VERGELEGEN WHITE 2007
	Perhaps the most discretely rich, serenely & subtly powerful yet in an already illustrious line. Follows 03 & 02 as the best blend at FCTWS. Semillon (80%-most to date, rising since 22% in 01) clearly dominant over sauvignon in youth, hinting at citrus, waxiness – though wood also assertive as yet, from 10mths 60% new oak. Moderate 13% alc quite enough. Complexity promised, lovely aromas, lingering flavours already in attendance. Will benefit from few more yrs in bottle. [John Platter]
	Origin
	The Sauvignon Blanc comes from the south-west facing slopes on the Schaapenberg at 320 metres above sea level and the Semillon from the south facing slopes of the Korhaan vineyard at 220 metres above sea level. The vineyards are not irrigat
	Vinification
	Both the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon was whole-bunch pressed and then fermented and matured in Burgundy barrels for ten months. The philosophy behind the white Vergelegen is to produce a wine that reflects both the unique microclimate and terroir as well as the elegance and beauty of the estate.
	Composition
	21% Sauvignon Blanc, 79% Semillon
	Analysis
	14.0 % Alc 1.5g/l RS 6.1 g/l TA 2.99 pH
	Maturation
	Drink now and over the next 2-3 years.