Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1999

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1999 Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve; 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1999 Origin The grapes were all selected from Vergelegen’s Stonepine, Rondekop, Mondavi and Kopland Vineyards. These vineyards are all north, northwest facing, with granite, Hutton and Clovelly soils. Planting density is 4000/ha. Average yield in 1999 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. Malolactic fermentation took place in 225 litre barrels and the wine received 3 rackings in the first year. The wine was matured for 24 months in small French oak of which 50% was new. Composition 87 % Cabernet Sauvignon 13 % Merlot Analysis 14 % Alc 3.0 g/l RS 5.9 g/l TA 3.54 pH Maturation Accessible now but will reward careful cellaring over the next 6- 10 years Tasting Note Dark, almost opaque with no sign of browning. The nose is complex, showing black currants, spice, ripe plums and attractive wood flavours. The wine is full but with soft ripe tannins leading to a lingering aftertaste.