WINES

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

VERGELEGEN RED 1999

The wine shows a rich ruby colour with almost an opaque center. Cassis, pencil lead, spice and red berries, abound on the nose. Matured in new French oak for 26 months the fruit, tannin structure and fine acidity indicate a wine of balance and finesse reflective of the Vergelegen terroir.

	AWARDS
	Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 : Silver International Wine & Spirit Competition 2004 : Silver International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002 : Bronze Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2002 : Bronze John Platter Guide 2002 : 5 Stars International Wine Challenge 2002 : Seal of Approval SA Airways Winelist Awards 2002 : CEO Award Veritas Awards 2001 : Bronze SA Airways Winelist Awards 2001 : CEO Award
	Origin
	Only the Rondekop vineyards are used for the production of the Vergelegen. Dry land vineyards with a planting density of 4000 vines / ha. The soils are granites with a deep clay / pebble base exhibiting excellent water retention characteri
	Vinification
	Working with concentrated fruit from low yielding vineyards (3 4 ton / ha), one has to be very careful not to produce over extracted wines. The juice is fermented with local yeasts and macerated for a further 3-4 weeks. Maturation took place in 100 % new 225l barrels with at least 5 rackings over a 24 month period.
	Composition
	75 % Cabernet Sauvignon
	Analysis
	14.0 % Alc 2.1 g/l RS 5.7 g/l TA 3.52 pH
	Maturation
	Enjoy now but it will improve in the bottle for at least 10 years.

WINES

VERGELEGEN RED 1999

AWARDS

Origin

Vinification

Composition

Analysis

Maturation