Vergelegen G.V.B Red 2014

ORIGIN

Only the Rondekop vineyards are used for the production of the Vergelegen G.V.B. These are dry-land vineyards with a planting density of 4000 vines to the hectare on granitic soils with a deep clay/pebble base offering excellent water retention. Planted at 180-220 meters above sea level, the vines are cooled by moderate sea breezes every afternoon, allowing for a longer growing season.

VINIFICATION

Working with concentrated fruit from low-yielding vineyards (3-4 tons/ha), care was taken not to produce over-extracted wines. The juice was fermented with local yeasts and macerated for 5 weeks. Maturation took place in 100% new 225 litre Darnajou & Taransaud French oak barrels with at least two rackings over a 16 month period.

COMPOSITION

Cabernet Sauvignon  81%;

Cabernet Franc 13%

Merlot 6%;

ANALYSIS

Alc       14.5%
RS       2.1 g/l
TA       5.4g/l
pH          3.65

MATURATION

Enjoy now or over the next 8 to 15 years.

Vergelegen G.V.B Red 2015

• Platter – ’95 – 5 stars

Vergelegen G.V.B Red 2014

• Atkin – 91
• Platter – ’95 – 5 stars

Vergelegen G.V.B Red 2013

• Atkin – 94
• Martin – 92
• Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen G.V.B Red 2012

• Atkin – 93
• Martin – 90

Vergelegen G.V.B Red 2011

• Tanzer – 92
• Atkin – 93