Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2017

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2017 Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2017 TASTE The wine is complex, showing blackcurrants, spice, ripe plums and attractive wood aromas and flavours. It is full and rich with prominent tannins that bodes well for future ageing. BLEND 100% Cabernet Sauvignon VINEYARDS The grapes were selected from Vergelegen’s Rooiland and Stonepine vineyards. These vineyards are all north to northwest facing, with granite, Hutton and Clovelly soils. SOILS Granite, Hutton and Clovelly soils VINIFICATION The Cabernet was fermented in open/closed tanks (3,5 tons) at a constant temperature of 25°C and pumped over every 6 hours to maximize colour and tannin extraction. The wine had 16 months in barrel; 40% new oak from coopers Taransaud, Darnajou & Sylvain. The wine was bottled on 23rd January 2019. PAIRINGS Best served with fillet, rib eye or lamb grilled over the coals. AGING Accessible now but will reward careful cellaring over the next 8 years. TECH Alcohol - 14.5% RS - 3.26 g/l PH - 3.75 TA - 5.34 www.vergelegen.co.za