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

CABERNET FRANC MERLOT 1999

This classic wine reveals an intense and opulent bouquet. The rich layered mulberries, cinnamon and spice envelope the taste buds. The reward is in the keeping as it matures to enhance its pedigree.

AWARDS

  International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002 : Bronze
John Platter Guide 2002 : 4.5 Stars
Michelangelo International Awards 2001 : Silver

Origin

 

All the grapes were sourced from Vergelegen from our Rondekop and Kopland vineyards. These vineyards are all north or northwest facing with Hutton and Clovelly soils. The vineyards yielded between 5 - 5.5 tons per hectare.

Vinification

 

After a standard crushing and destemming the wine was fermented in a combination of open and closed tanks. The fermenting juice was pumped over the skins every 3 - 4 hours. Fermentation lasted for 5 days at a temperature of 28?-30?C. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel and the wine was matured in 100% new French Oak for a period of 17 months.

Composition

 

Cabernet Franc 44 %Merlot 44 % Cabernet Sauvignon 12 %

Analysis

 

14 % Alc
3.3 g/l RS
5.7 g/l TA
3.5 pH

Maturation

 

Can be enjoyed now, but will be at its best in 3-6 years
John Platter Rating