WINES

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

CABERNET FRANC MERLOT 1998

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 : Silver Veritas Awards 2001 : Bronze John Platter Guide 2001 : 4.5 Stars Michelangelo International Awards 2000 : Silver Veritas Awards 2000 : Silver John Platter Guide 2000 : 4.5 Stars International Wine & Spirit Competition 2000 : Commended
	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
	63 % Cabernet Franc 23 % Merlot 14 % Cabernet Sauvignon
	Analysis
	13.85 % Alc 2.1 g/l RS 5.7 g/l TA 3.51 pH
	Maturation
	Can be enjoyed now, but will be at its best in 3-6 years.

WINES

CABERNET FRANC MERLOT 1998

AWARDS

Origin

Vinification

Composition

Analysis

Maturation