Vergelegen Estate - Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2022

Druvor

41% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Tasting note

An opulent red blend that delights, with lashings of red berries and dark chocolate shavings. The texture is velvety with a plush finish.

Sourced from north- and north-westerly vineyards at Vergelegen, where soil types of granite, Hutton and weathered shale dominate.

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 varietal, we used various extended skin contact treatments. Post-skin contact, malolactic fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks, and wine was taken to barrel. We used 15% new French oak of various sizes, where the wine was matured for 12 months, then blended and bottled.

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