WINES

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

VERGELEGEN RED 2002

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 22 months the fruit, tannin structure and fine acidity indicate a wine of balance and finesse reflective of the Vergelegen terroir.

For nearly a decade, Cape bdx-style blend showing its class in immaculate fruit, alluring texture, suave tannins. Mainly cab from warmer Rondekop vyd, imparting fruity succulence. 02 supple, rounded – thanks partly to lower (54%) fraction cab (half the crop wiped out)
[John Platter]

	AWARDS
	International Wine & Spirit Competition 2006 : Silver Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 : Bronze John Platter Guide 2006 : 4.5 Stars International Wine Challenge 2004 : Bronze Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 : Bronze
	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 ñ 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 Sylvain barrels with at least 5 rackings over a 19 month period.
	Composition
	46 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 29 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Franc
	Analysis
	14.5 % Alc 3.6 g/l RS 6.4 g/l TA 3.56 pH
	Maturation
	Enjoy now but it will improve in the bottle for at least 10 years.

WINES

VERGELEGEN RED 2002

AWARDS

Origin

Vinification

Composition

Analysis

Maturation