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Vergelegen's winemaking philosophy is simple : there must be harmony between the old and the new.  

VERGELEGEN WHITE 2008

Pale green colour with full ripe Sauvignon flavours dominating. The wine is rich and complex with a long aftertaste.  Serve at 12-14ºC. Most enjoyable with oysters, crayfish, smoked salmon/chicken.   




Origin

 

The Sauvignon Blanc grapes used in this blend come from the 20-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. The Semillon was planted in 1991 on the south facing Korhaan flats at 220m above sea level.

Vinification

 

Both Sauvignon and Semillon were hand picked 2-3 weeks apart, whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented; the Sauvignon in 500 litre barrels and the Semillon in new 225 litre barrels. The wines were matured for 12 months before blending and bottling.

Composition

 

52% Schaapenberg Sauvignon Blanc, 48% Semillon

Analysis

 

13.18 % Alc
3.2g/l RS
7.05 g/l TA
3.05 pH

Maturation

 

Drink now or up to a decade after vintage.