Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2018

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2018 Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2018 TASTE The wine is complex, showing spice, ripe red fruit and attractive cigar box notes. It is full and rich with prominent tannins and an beautiful elegance. 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. PAIRINGS Best served with steak, lamb or risotto. AGING Accessible now but will reward careful cellaring over the next 8 years. TECH Alcohol - 14% RS - 2.9 g/l PH - 3.64 TA - 5.9 www.vergelegen.co.za