Vergelegen Estate - Estate Red 2022

Druvor

66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc & 6% Petit Verdot.

Tasting note

The nose is complex, showing blackcurrants, red cherries, cedar wood, lead pencil and cigar box aromas. These develop in the glass and are joined by raspberry, black cherry, spice and a hint of gaminess. On the palate the wine is concentrated but elegant, with fine-grained tannins. These tannins soften even further in the glass, resulting in a luxurious wine with a long aftertaste. The 2015 is a great vintage destined to live forever.This pioneering red blend reflects the micro-climate and terroir of Vergelegen. Sourced and hand-selected from our warmer north- and north-west-facing vineyards, which produce succulent fruit and ripe tannins. Cassis, pencil shavings and spice dominate the nose and palate.

The grapes were harvested according to varietal ripeness. Different fermentations and timings were used, according to varietal, in stainless steel tanks. This was followed by maturation in combinations of barrel size and oak type (including the length of time spent in oak) after which the alchemic process of blending took place.

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The wine team - Vergelegen Estate

Technical sheet

VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2015

• Atkin – 93
• Platter – ’95 – 5 stars

VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2014

• Atkin – 91
• Platter – ’95 – 5 stars

VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2013

• Atkin – 94
• Martin – 92
• Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars

VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2012

• Atkin – 93
• Martin – 90

VERGELEGEN G.V.B RED 2011

• Tanzer – 92
• Atkin – 93