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Vergelegen DNA 2016
R300.00
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Compote of berry fruit nicely rounded by chocolate and coffee notes. The tannin structure is round and soft with a lingering aftertaste. Enjoy with Karoo lamb rack, beef stews and pasta dishes.
WINEMAKERS NOTE
2016 is a fine and beautiful vintage that unfortunately will always suffer from the unwelcome comparison with the great 2015 vintage. 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 66%
Merlot 27%
Petit Verdot 7%
ANALYSIS
Alc 14.5%
RS 2.66 g/l
TA 5.59 g/l
pH 3.60
MATURATION
Accessible now but will also reward further maturation in bottle. Released July 2021
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