VERGELEGEN V 2001
Crafted to grab attention of US cult-wine fans (& influential US critic Robert Parker ); dramatically different to ‘terroir-driven’ style. Retasted 01 not for the oak-averse: luxurious black plum/cassis lashed with wood (21 mths new); behind the pyrotechnics, densely layered fruit is waiting to unfold over the next 5–10 yrs. Single-vyd cab, blended with merlot, tiny seasoning cab f (90/9/1);
Not for the oak-averse; luxurious black plum/cassis lashed with wood. (21 mths new); behind the pyrotechnics, densely layered fruit is waiting to unfold over the next 5 – 10 yrs. Single-vyd cab, blended with merlot, tiny seasoning cab f (90/9/1) [John Platter]
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AWARDS
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International Wine & Spirit Competition 2005 : Silver
John Platter Guide 2005 : 5 Stars
Selection Mondiales des Vins 2004 : Grand Jury Prize for South Africa
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Origin
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Grapes selected from Vergelegen’s Stonepine and Rondekop
vineyards. Planted in 1989, they are north, north-west facing
with decomposed granite, Hutton and Clove l ly s o i l s .
The Cabernet Sauvignon clone is CS46a, a classic French clo
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Vinification
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The Cabernets were fermented in open tanks at high temperatures
(28-32°C) and punched down every 3-4 hours to maximise colour and tannin extraction. The Merlot was fermented at 28°C with regular pump overs. The new wine received a post fermentation maceration of 30 days before being run off into 100% new barriques for malolactic fermentation. The wine was then transferred to 100% new extra tight grain Sylvain barriques, medium toast with thin staves (22mm) for 18 months. The wine received four rackings in the first year and an egg white fining and coarse filtration before bottling.
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Composition
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91% Cabernet Sauvignon9% Merlot 1% Cabernet Franc
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Analysis
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15 % Alc
3.7 g/l RS
5.1g/l TA
3.6 pH
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Maturation
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Vergelegen V
Vergelegen White Blend
