Vergelegen G.V.B. Red 2015
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Description
The 2015 is a standout vintage over a 22 year career at Vergelegen. The wines are concentrated, without being over extracted, but elegant. The flavours are ripe but not jammy and sweet and the tannins are simply beautiful.
Awards
94 pts Tim Atkin
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
2.71 g/l residual sugar
5.41 g/l acidity
3.72 pH
Vinification
Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed BUT not crushed. The de-stemmed grapes were cooled to 8°C and ‘cold soaked’ for 168 hours.
Maturation
The wine went into 50% new French oak barrels for 17 months.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 6003706000910
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 16003706000931