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

VERGELEGEN RED 2005

Plum, chocolate, graphite and cassis on the nose, complemented by a complex minerality.  On the palate the fruit, tannin and acidity marry perfectly to offer balance and complexity, supported by flavours of redcurrant, dark plum, minerals and chocolate.

Origin

 

Only the Rondekop vineyards are used for the production of the Vergelegen. They 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  280-300m above sea level, the vines are cooled by moderate sea breezes every afternoon, allowing for a longer growing season.

Vinification

 

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 three to four weeks. Maturation took place in 100% new 225l Sylvain French oak barrels with at least three rackings over an 18-month period.

Composition

 

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 9 % Cabernet Franc

Analysis

 

14.5 % Alc
3.3 g/l RS
6.2 g/l TA
3.39 pH

Maturation

 

Enjoy now or over the next 6-8 years.