Mill Race Red 2022

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2022 Vergelegen Mill Race Red; 41% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot; alkohol 14.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: Mill Race Red 2022 Succulent berry notes and fine tannins. TASTE An opulent red blend that delights with lashings of red berries and dark chocolate shavings. The texture is velvety with a plush finish. VINEYARDS Sourced from north and north-westerly vineyards at Vergelegen, where soil types of granite, Hutton and weathered shale dominate. WINEMAKING Grapes from various vineyards were hand-picked and sorted. The grapes were then fermented in stainless steel tanks of various sizes, using a combination of different yeasts according to the varietals and soil types. Post-fermentation, according to the cultivar, we used various extended skin contact treatment. Post-skin contact, malolactic fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks, and the wine was then taken to barrel. We used 15% new French oak of various sizes, where the wine was matured for 12 months then blended and bottled. AGING POTENTIAL Drinking beautifully now and will improve even more in time. BLEND WINE OF ORIGIN 41% Merlot Stellenbosch 34% Cabernet Sauvignon 12% Syrah FOOD PAIRING 12% Cabernet Franc Best paired with a 1% Petit Verdot bowl of creamy risotto ANALYSIS or peppery grilled fillet. Alcohol - 14.5% RS - 2.6g/l Vegan friendly. PH - 3.49 TA - 5.4 g/l www.vergelegen.co.za