Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1998

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1998 Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve; 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc; alkohol 13.7%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1998 Origin All the grapes sourced from Vergelegen from our Rondekop, Stone pine and Mondavi vineyards. These vineyards are all north, northwest facing, with granite, Hutton and Clovelly soils. The vineyards yielded between 5 – 6 tons per hectare. Vinification The Cabernets were fermented in open tanks at high temperatures (28-32?C) and punched down every 3-4 hours in order to maximise colour and tannin extraction. Post Fermentation maceration of 21 days. The wine was matured for 21 months in small French oak barrels of which 65% was new. Composition 87 % Cabernet Sauvignon 7 % Merlot 6 % Cabernet Franc Analysis 13.7 % Alc 2.3 g/l RS 5.8 g/l TA 3.5 pH Maturation Can be enjoyed now, but will be at its best in 6-10 years. Tasting Note The wine shows dark, almost opaque colour with no sign of browning. The nose is complex, showing black currants, spice, ripe plums and even pencil shavings.