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

CABERNET FRANC MERLOT 2000

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

  Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2003 : Bronze
John Platter Guide 2003 : 5 Stars
Michelangelo International Awards 2002 : Gold
Veritas Awards 2002 : Silver
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2002 : Bronze

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 ñ 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 3ñ4 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

 

44% Cabernet Franc
44 % Merlot
12 % Cabernet Sauvignon

Analysis

 

15 % Alc
3.3 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.
John Platter Rating