![Vergelegen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017](http://capewines.uk/cdn/shop/files/VergelegenReserveCabernetSauvignonSA2017.png?v=1693981124&width=1445)
About the wine
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Producer:
Vergelegen Wine Estate
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Winemaker:
André van Rensburg
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Grapes:
Cabernet Sauvignon 87% Merlot 9% Cabernet Franc 4%
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Closure:
Cork
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Country:
South Africa
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Units:
750ml
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Type:
Still red wine
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Region:
Stellebosch
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Style:
Full bodied
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Vintage:
2017
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Colour:
Deep ruby red
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Alcohol:
14.5%
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Body:
Full bodied
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Oak:
French oak
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Blend:
Cabernet Sauvignon 87% Merlot 9% Cabernet Franc 4%
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Tasting Notes:
Full and rich with prominent tannins that bodes well for future ageing
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Bouquet:
The wine is complex, showing blackcurrants, spice, ripe plums and attractive wood aromas and flavours.
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Maturation:
The wine spent 18 months in barrel; 40% new oak from coopers Taransaud, Darnajou and Sylvain. The wine was bottled on 16 January 2018.
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Ageing Potential:
10 - 20 years