Mill Race 1994

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1994 Vergelegen Mill Race; 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Pinot Noir; alkohol 13.1%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: PREMIUM MILL RACE 1994 Origin All grapes from Vergelegen’s own vineyards, in 1994 from three to five years old. Moderate climate and clay rich, stony well drained soils are very suitable to the Cabernets and Merlot. Average yield approximately 5 tons/ha. Vinification Grapes are picked ripe to make sure that the tannins, though present, are soft. Berries are destalked but only partially crushed before fermenting on the skins at relatively low temperatures. Frequency of pumpover and duration of maceration are regulated according to how the flavours and tannins of the batches develop. Malo-lactic fermentation was generally completed in the barrel, and the blend made up after an initial period of three months in wood. Total time in barrels eight months. Only egg white used for fining, the wine was not cold stabilised and merely coarsely filtered. It may therefore throw a sediment in time. Composition 62 % Cabernet Sauvignon 35 % Merlot 2 % Cabernet franc 1 % Pinot Noir Analysis 13.11 % Alc 2.1 g/l RS 6.3 g/l TA 3.48 pH 60 mg/l Total SO2 29.7 g/l Extract Maturation Ready on release, but will improve and reach a plateau within two to three years. Should age for around five to eight years. Tasting Note The major factor in shaping this wine is the grapes which besides entering the winery in excellent condition have a lot of flavour and remarkably soft tannins. Still as soft and fruity as the 1993, it offers greater complexity and richness, making it even better value.