Mill Race 1999

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1999 Vergelegen Mill Race; 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: PREMIUM MILL RACE 1999 Origin Sourced from own vineyards at Vergelegen, Somerset West. Vinification The grapes were harvested into 500kg bins and then de-stemmed and crushed. The fermentation took place at temperatures of 281/4C and lasted 5 days. Pressing was very light and the wine was run into small 225 litre French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine was matured for 14 months in wood before bottling. Composition 43 % Cabernet Sauvignon 43 % Merlot 14 % Cabernet Franc Analysis 14 % Alc 2.7 g/l RS 5.8 g/l TA 3.58 pH Maturation Drinking well now but will improve with further maturation. Tasting Note Attractive dark ruby. The nose shows black berries, mint, eucalyptus and vanilla flavours. The wine is soft and elegant on entry with fruit flavours coming through on taste. Ideal with roasts and pasta dishes.