WINES

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

SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE 2002

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

	AWARDS
	International Wine Challenge 2003 : Bronze International Wine & Spirit Competition 2003 : Bronze John Platter Guide 2003 : 4.5 Stars Michelangelo International Awards 2002 : Double Gold
	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 ìcleanî juice is then fermented with Vin 7 for 21 days at 14?C. No lees contact is allowed.
	Composition
	100 % Sauvignon Blanc
	Analysis
	14 % Alc 3.0 g/l RS 7.5 g/l TA 3.07 pH 25.8g/l Extract
	Maturation
	Can be enjoyed now, but will be great in 12 ñ 24 months