WINES

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

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2000

Dark, almost opaque with no sign of browning. The nose is complex, showing black currants, spice, ripe plums and attractive wood flavours. The wine is full with firm, ripe tannins leading to a lingering aftertaste.

	AWARDS
	International Wine & Spirit Competition 2005 : Gold International Wine Challenge 2004 : Bronze Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 : Bronze Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2003 : Silver International Wine Challenge 2003 : Bronze John Platter Guide 2003 : 4.5 Stars International Wine & Spirit Competition 2003 : Commended
	Origin
	The grapes were all selected from Vergelegenís Stonepine, Rondekop, Mondavi and Kopland Vineyards. These vineyards are all north, northwest facing, with granite, Hutton and Clovelly soils. Planting density is 4000 /ha.†Average yield was 4 t
	Vinification
	The Cabernets were fermented in open tanks at high temperatures (28-32?C) and punched down every 3-4 hours in order to maximise colour and tannin extraction. Post Fermentation maceration of 21 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in 225 litre barrels and the wine received 3 rackings in the first year. The wine was matured for 21 months in small French oak of which 70% was new.
	Composition
	85 % Cabernet Sauvignon 15 % Merlot
	Analysis
	14.5 % Alc 3.0 g/l RS 5.9 g/l TA 3.54 pH
	Maturation
	Accessible now but will reward careful cellaring over the next 6-10 years

WINES

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2000

AWARDS

Origin

Vinification

Composition

Analysis

Maturation