Premium Sauvignon Blanc 1999

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1999 Vergelegen Premium Sauvignon Blanc; 92% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Sémillon; alkohol 13.6%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: PREMIUM SAUVIGNON BLANC 1999 Origin Vergelegenís vineyards are expressing themselves, even in the hot years. Most of the Sauvignon vineyards are on south westerly slopes. Soils vary from decomposed granites to Hutton soils. Vinification Winemaking techniques are very basic in order to allow Vergelegen to express herself. No skin contact was allowed. Pressing was very light and followed by settling at 5?C for 72 hrs. The juice was fermented at 12-15?C for 3 weeks. Composition 100 % unwooded white wine. Blend of Sauvignon Blanc 92% Semillon 8% 60 % of the fruit came from Vergelegen, the remainder from Durbanville. Analysis 13.61 % Alc 3.1 g/l RS 6.6 g/l TA 3.37 pH 106 mg/l Total SO2 24.0 mg/l Extract Maturation Drink within 2 years of production. Tasting Note The í99 Sauvignon Blanc shows classical Sauvignon flavours like fig, gooseberry, green pepper and freshly cut grass. Guava shows very prominently but will disappear within 12 months. Asparagus flavours will then become more prominent. The wine is full bodied with a very long aftertaste.