Vergelegen Reserve Merlot 2018

R300.00

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Ripe plum colour with a ruby rim.  The nose shows flavours of plum, dark chocolate and nutmeg notes. The ripeness of the fruit is balanced by fresh fruit acidity and soft tannins.

Serve with tomato based dishes like pizza, stews or soup.

ORIGIN

The grapes were all selected from the Vergelegen vineyards; from Rooiland (Oak leaf and Hutton soils), Saddle, Nursery & Stonepine (granites).

 

VINIFICATION

The fruit was picked at peak physiological ripeness to avoid the necessity of adding acid and prevent the extraction of hard tannins. Picking took place from 27th February to 8th of March 2017. Fermentation took place at a consistent 25°C. The young wine was left to macerate on its skins for a further 7 weeks before pressing. Malolactic fermentation was induced in stainless steel tanks and was followed by maturation in 225L French oak barrels for 16 months before bottling.

 

COMPOSITION

Merlot – 100%

 

ANALYSIS

Alc  14.5%
RS    3.0 g/l
TA    5.8 g/l
pH    3.57

 

MATURATION

Drink now or over the next 10 – 12 years.

Vergelegen Merlot 2016

  • Winemag/Prescient Report – 91 (Top 10)
  • Platter – ’90 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen Merlot 2015 

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

Vergelegen Merlot 2014 

  • Atkin – 92
  • Platter – ’92 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen Merlot 2013

  • Atkin – 92
  • Martin – 86
  • Platter – ’92 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen Merlot 2012

  • Tanzer – 89
  • Atkin – 92

Vergelegen Merlot 2011

  • Tanzer – 91

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