GVB Red 2008

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2008 Vergelegen GVB Red; 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot; alkohol 14.4%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: FLAGSHIP VERGELEGEN G.V.B. RED 2008 Origin Only the Rondekop vineyards are used for the production of the Vergelegen G.V.B. They are dry-land vineyards with a planting density of 4000 vines to the hectare on granitic soils with a deep clay/pebble base offering excellent water retention. Planted at 180-220 metres above sea level, the vines are cooled by moderate sea breezes every afternoon, allowing for a longer growing season. Vinification Working with concentrated fruit from low-yielding vineyards (3- 4 tons/ha), care was taken not to produce over-extracted wines. The juice was fermented with local yeasts and macerated for 5 weeks. Maturation took place in 100% new 225l Sylvain and Taransaud French oak barrels with at least three rackings over a 24 month period. Composition Cabernet Sauvignon 94% Merlot 6% Analysis 14.45% Alc 3.4 g/l RS 5.5 g/l TA 3.60 pH Maturation Enjoy now or over the next 6-8 years. Tasting Note Plum, chocolate, graphite and cassis on the nose, complemented by a complex minerality. On the palate the fruit, tannin and acidity marry perfectly to offer balance and complexity, supported by flavours of black cherry, dark plum, minerals and chocolate.