WINES

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

SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE 2003

The wine shows green fig, gooseberries, guava, cut grass, and most importantly, a core of minerally and flinty flavours. The taste is full and long.

	AWARDS
	International Wine Challenge 2004 : Silver International Wine & Spirit Competition 2004 : Silver Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 : Bronze John Platter Guide 2004 : 4.5 Stars
	Origin
	South-west facing slopes on the Schaapenberg and facing the nearby False Bay coastline. The soils are Clovelly and decomposed granites. No irrigation.
	Vinification
	After destemming/crushing, the juice is left on the skins for 18 hours at 8˚C. This is followed by a light pressing and settling at low temperatures for 8 days. The clean juice is then fermented with Vin 7 for 21 days at 14˚C. No lees contact is allowed.
	Composition
	100% Sauvignon Blanc
	Analysis
	13.5 % Alc 2.1 g/l RS 6.85 g/l TA 3.20 pH
	Maturation
	Can be enjoyed now, but will be great in 12 to 24 months.