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Vergelegen DNA 2019
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Compote of berry fruit nicely rounded by chocolate and coffee notes.
Typical Cabernet Franc flavours on the nose and palate – cassis, violets and tobacco nicely rounded by chocolate and coffee notes. The tannin structure is soft with a lingering aftertaste.
Serve with grilled meat or mildly spiced curries.
WINEMAKERS NOTE
The wine is silky smooth and elegant with a long aftertaste. Drink now and over the next 10-15 years.
ORIGIN
The grapes were all selected from Vergelegen’s Stonepine,
Rooiland & Rondekop vineyards, planted on the north to north-westerly slopes. Row direction east to west
VINIFICATION
Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed but not crushed. The de-stemmed grapes were cooled to 8°C and ‘cold soaked’ for 168 hours. Fermentation took place at 25°C followed by a 42 day maceration on the skins. After malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine went into 100% new French oak barrels for 16 months.
COMPOSITION
Cabernet Franc 100%
ANALYSIS
Alc 14%
RS 3.4 g/l
TA 5.7 g/l
pH 3.59
MATURATION
Accessible now but will also reward further maturation in bottle.
Vergelegen DNA 2015
- Atkin – 92
- Platter – ’92 – 4½ stars
Vergelegen DNA 2014
- Platter – ’92 – 4½ stars
Vergelegen DNA 2013
- Atkin – 94
- Martin – 92
- Platter – ’90 – 4½ stars
Vergelegen DNA 2012
- Tanzer – 91
- Atkin – 93
- Martin – 90
Vergelegen DNA 2011
- Tanzer – 91
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