GVB Red 2010

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2010 Vergelegen GVB Red; 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot; alkohol 14.1%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: FLAGSHIP VERGELEGEN G.V.B. RED 2010 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- 220m 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 23 month period. Composition 72% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc 8% Petit Verdot Analysis 14.10% Alc 3.9 g/l RS 5.9 g/l TA 3.56 pH Maturation Enjoy now or over the next 6-8 years. Tasting Note Plum, chocolate, graphite and cassis on the nose, complemented by a refreshing 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. Winemakers Notes The 2010 vintage was a very cool and elegant vintage and consumers should show the necessary patience with wines from this vintage as they will take longer to unfold. Total production amounted 2998 bottles. Released: December 2014.