Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 2021 – End of Range

Excellent with mussel soup, salmon, grilled yellowtail, Thai green curries and smoked chicken salad. Stunning with seared tuna and scallops. Do not hesitate to try it with risotto, match made in heaven!

ORIGIN

The Semillon came from Korhaan 10/11 blocks. The Korhaan 10 was planted in 2003 and 11 in 1993.

VINIFICATION

The grapes were picked on 28th February 2020. No crushing or de-stemming was allowed, but the grapes were rather whole bunch pressed for best quality juice. Fermentation took place in 225-liter French oak barrels. The wine was matured in barrel for nine months with regular lees stirrings.

COMPOSITION

85% Semillon

15% Sauvignon Blanc

ANALYSIS

Alc   13.5%
Rs    2.5 g/l
Ta    7.4 g/l
pH    3.08

MATURATION

Drink now but will mature with great benefit if stored under proper conditions. Release date 1st February 2023.

Vergelegen Semillon Reserve 2020

Vergelegen Semillon 2018

• Platter – ’93- 4½ stars

Vergelegen Semillon 2017

• Atkin – 94
• Martin – 91
• Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen Semillon 2016

• Atkin – 94

Vergelegen Semillon 2015

• Atkin – 94
• Martin – 91

Vergelegen Semillon 2014

• Tanzer – 91
• Atkin – 93
• Martin – 90