Vergelegen G.V.B Red 2018
R750.00
The 2018 is a wine of distinction. The nose has expressions of red berry fruits, hints of cedar wood and tobacco leaf. The palate has great texture and elegance. This wine will develop further in time.
Enjoy this Bordeaux style red with beef bourguignon or roasted venison.
ORIGIN
The grapes are always sourced from the Rondekop Vineyards grown at 200 – 220 meters above sea level. These vineyards are extremely wind exposed and this leads to thick skinned berries that deliver very concentrated juice.
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 22L Sylvian and Taransaud French oak barrels with at least three rackings over a 24 month period.
COMPOSITION
75% Cabernet Sauvignon
16% Cabernet Franc
6% Merlot
3% Petit Verdot
ANALYSIS
Alc 14.00%
RS 2.9 g/l
TA 5.7 g/l
pH 3.7
MATURATION
Cellar for up to 8 years.
Vergelegen G.V.B Red 2015
- Atkin – 93
- 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
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