About the wine
Producer:
Vergelegen Wine Estate
Winemaker:
André van Rensburg
Grapes:
Cabernet Sauvignon 87% Merlot 9% Cabernet Franc 4%
Closure:
Cork
Country:
South Africa
Units:
750ml
Type:
Still red wine
Region:
Stellebosch
Style:
Full bodied
Vintage:
2017
Colour:
Deep ruby red
Alcohol:
14.5%
Body:
Full bodied
Oak:
French oak
Blend:
Cabernet Sauvignon 87% Merlot 9% Cabernet Franc 4%
Tasting Notes:
Full and rich with prominent tannins that bodes well for future ageing
Bouquet:
The wine is complex, showing blackcurrants, spice, ripe plums and attractive wood aromas and flavours.
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.
Ageing Potential:
10 - 20 years