Merlot Reserve 1999

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1999 Vergelegen Merlot Reserve; 93% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc; alkohol 13.9%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: RESERVE MERLOT 1999 Origin All the grapes sourced from Vergelegen from our Kopland, Stonepine, Korhaan and lower Schaapenberg vineyards. Two clones were used, a French Bordeaux clone and the Italian clone. Merlot is planted on north to northwesterly slopes but Korhaa Vinification The fruit is picked at peak physiological ripeness to avoid adding acid or hard tannins. Fermentation took place at 28?C and lasted 7 days. Further maceration of 2 weeks took place before the new wine was run off into barrels for malolactic fermentation. The Merlot received 3 racking’s in the first year to aid the evolution of the tannins. The wine was matured for 20 months in small French barrels. Composition 93 % Merlot 7 % Cabernet Franc Analysis 13.9 % Alc 3.1 g/l RS 5.9 g/l TA 3.39 pH Maturation Accessible after one-year bottle maturation but will last at least 6 – 8 years. Tasting Note Ripe plum with ruby rim. The nose shows ripe fruit flavours, spice and a touch of chocolate. The ripeness of the fruit is balanced by a fresh fruit acid and soft wood/fruit tannins. The aftertaste is long and lasting. Enjoy with most winter meals, fillet, stew and pasta dishes.