Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2000

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2000 Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve; 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot; alkohol 14.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2000 Origin The grapes were all selected from Vergelegenís 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 was 4 t 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 21 months in small French oak of which 70% was new. Composition 85 % Cabernet Sauvignon 15 % Merlot Analysis 14.5 % 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 with firm, ripe tannins leading to a lingering aftertaste.