Mill Race 1998

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1998 Vergelegen Mill Race; 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: PREMIUM MILL RACE 1998 Origin 100% Vergelegen produce, the Vineyards are located on the warmer sites of the farm on a variety of soils. The vineyards are all dry land. Vinification Crushing and destemming are followed by a 24 ñ 72 hr soak at 15?C. The mash is then inoculated with selected cultured yeats and fermented at 28-32?C for 4-5 days. Malolcatic fermentation takes place in barrel / tank and is followed by 14 months in small oak (30% new). Composition The Mill Race Red is a blend of the major red Bordeaux grapes, namely 48 % Cabernet Sauvignon 44 % Merlot 8 % Cabernet Franc Analysis 14% Alc 2.9 g/l RS 5.7 g/l TA 3.58 pH 120 mg/l Total SO2 30.0 g/l Extract Maturation Can be enjoyed now, but will reward further maturation over the next 4-6 years. Tasting Note The colour is youthful ruby, clear and bright. The nose shows very attractive plummy, ripe berry and wood vanilla flavours. The entry into the mouth is soft and seductive, the aftertaste long and satisfying with big but soft and dry tannins.