Premium Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2009

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2009 Vergelegen Premium Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc; 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc; alkohol 14.3%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: PREMIUM CABERNET SAUVIGNON – MERLOT – CABERNET FRANC 2009 Origin Sourced from north and north-westerly vineyards at Vergelegen, Somerset West, where soil types of granite, Hutton and weathered shale dominate. The 2008/2009 growing season was long and mild, leading to perfect physiological and even ripeness. The weeks before harvesting were warm and dry. Picking started early March and most grapes were in the cellar after the first week of April. Vinification At Vergelegen all grapes are handpicked followed by storage in a refrigerated container at -20°C for 48 hours. The cool grapes (8-10°C) are then carefully sorted on combinations of vibrating tables and slow moving conveyors, where between 1,5-3 tons are sorted per hour. The grapes are de-stemmed but not crushed and the grapes/must cold soaked for 7 days followed by a feral fermentation lasting 96 hrs. Eventually cultured yeast is added and the juice fermented dry. The young red wine is now macerated on the skins for a further 4-7 weeks before going to barrel. After 16 months in barrique, 20% new and with half of the new barrels American oak, the wine was finally bottled from 13-22 October 2010. Composition 41% Cabernet Sauvignon 32% Merlot 27% Cabernet Franc Analysis 14.32 % Alc 2.8 g/l RS 5.4 g/l TA 3.58 pH Maturation Drinking beautifully now but will improve even further with keeping for up to 5 years. Tasting Note Excellent wood integration with prominent dark berry aromas on the nose. Soft tannins and long finish. This medium bodied wine is a great companion for most foods, including pizzas pastas and meat or chicken dishes, or enjoy on its own! Serve between 16.5°C-17.5° C.