Premium Sauvignon Blanc 1997

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1997 Vergelegen Premium Sauvignon Blanc; 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Sémillon; alkohol 13.4%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: PREMIUM SAUVIGNON BLANC 1997 Origin Vergelegen’s vineyards supplied 50% of the volume for this wine, including the Semillon portion. This is the highest percentage in the six vintages to date. The remainder came from Stellenbosch and Durbanville. Vineyards on Vergelegen Vinification All crushed and destalked, with S02 and ascorbic acid added at the crusher. Skin contact at 51/4C for about 18 hours, then pressed gently. Fermentation, using three particularly suited yeast strains, at 121/4C. Racked off gross lees after fermentation but kept on secondary lees for three months. Reductive handling throughout. To further enhance complexity and soft mouth feel 12% was fermented and aged in older barrels. Composition 94 % Sauvignon blanc 6 % Semillon Analysis 13.42 % Alc 1.4 g/l RS 6.4 g/l TA 3.33 pH 96 mg/l Total SO2 22.4 mg/l Extract Maturation Thoroughly enjoyable now though experience has shown that our Sauvignon blanc ages well for up to three years. Tasting Note The cool, dry vintage and long ripening period have resulted in concentrated fruit intensity and rich mouth feel. More full bodied than 1996 and closer in style to 1995 yet more aromatic. It displays the now established Vergelegen characteristics of ripe flavours, complexity and long, smooth finish.