Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2005 Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve; 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Cabernet Franc, 4.5% Merlot; alkohol 14.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 Origin 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. 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. The alcoholic fermentation was followed by post fermentation maceration of 21 days. The wine was racked every 3-4 months and was matured in 225 litre barrels for 2 years. Composition 91% Cabernet Sauvignon 4.5% Cabernet Franc 4.5% Merlot Analysis 14.5% Alc 3.1 g/l RS 5.8 g/l TA 3.80 pH Maturation Accessible now but will reward careful cellaring over the next six to ten years. Tasting Note 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.