Vergelegen G.V.B White 2021

ORIGIN

The Semillon was planted in 1991 on the south facing Korhaan flats at 220 m above sea level. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes used in this blend come from the 33-year-old Schaapenberg Vineyard. This single vineyard Sauvignon is planted 320 m above sea level and directly south facing. The row direction is east-west, and the vineyards are planted to 2 clones, 316 and 317, both from the Loire Valley. The Schaapenberg vineyard was uprooted after the harvest.

VINIFICATION

Both Semillon and Sauvignon grapes were hand-picked, the Semillon 7 days after the Sauvignon, whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented. The Sauvignon was picked on 23 February and the Semillon on the 24th February 2021. The wines were matured for 9 months in barrel before bottling on 8th December 2021. Release date will be August 2022.

COMPOSITION

Sémillon 78%
Schaapenberg Sauvignon Blanc 22%

ANALYSIS

Alc 13.41%
RS 2.79 g/l
TA 6.89 g/l
Ph 3.05

MATURATION

Drink upon release or up to a decade later

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2019

• Winemag/Prescient Report – 95 (Top 10)
• Platter – 95 – 5 stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2018

• Atkin – 95
• Platter – ’94 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2017

• Atkin – 95
• Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2016

• Atkin – 95
• Martin – 91
• Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2015

• Atkin – 96
• Martin – 91
• Platter – ’95 – 5 stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2014

• Atkin – 94
• Martin – 92

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2013

• Tanzer – 92
• Atkin – 95
• Martin – 89