Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005

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Winery:

Vergelegen Wines

Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Region:

South Africa > Stellenbosch

Type:

Red Wine

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What to Expect

Cabenet Sauvignon: Originally of French origins, this versatile grape produces exceptional wines around the globe. It's usually medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity.

Winemakers Notes

The grapes were selected from Vergelegen’s Stonepine, Rondekop, Rooiland and Kopland Vineyards. These vineyards are all north to northwest facing, with granite, Hutton and Clovelly soils. Vines were planted 4000 to the hectare. The preferred Cabernet clone was 46, while for the Merlot the Italian clones 12 and 192, as well as the French clones 181 and 3 were used. The average yield was 4 tons per hectare. The Cabernet was fermented in open tanks at high temperatures (28-32°C) and punched down every 3-4 hours to maximise colour and tannin extraction. The alcoholic fermentation was followed read more...by maceration of 21 days. The wine was racked every three to four months during a two-year maturation period in 225L barrels. The wine is complex, showing black currants, spice, ripe plums and attractive wood aromas and flavours. It is full with firm, ripe tannins leading to a lingering aftertaste.    (hide)

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