GVB White 2015

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2015 Vergelegen GVB White; 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Sémillon; alkohol 14.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: FLAGSHIP VERGELEGEN G.V.B. WHITE 2015 Origin The Semillon was planted in 1991 on the south facing Korhaan flats at 220m above sea level. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes used in this blend come from the 20-year old Schaapenberg vineyard. This single vineyard is planted some 320m above sea level and directly south facing. The row direction is east-west and the vineyards are planted to 2 clones, 316 and 317. Vinification Both Semillon and Sauvignon grapes were hand-picked, the Semillon a week after the Sauvignon, whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented. Harvesting dates were 16 and 25 February respectively. The Semillon was fermented in 25% new Francois Frere barrels and the Sauvignon in old 500 litre barrels. The wines were matured for 9 months before being bottled on 21 December 2015. Released June 2018. Composition Semillon 40% Schaapenberg Sauvignon Blanc 60% Analysis 14.5% Alc 2.3 g/l RS 6.4 g/l TA 3.19 pH Maturation Drink now or up to a decade after the vintage. Tasting Note Pale green color with full ripe Semillon flavours dominating. The wine is rich and complex with a long aftertaste. Serve at 12- 14ºC. Most enjoyable with oysters, crayfish, poultry and fish.