2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.93 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 71% Cabernet Franc; 29% Merlot
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Pinedene, Hutton and clovelly soil forms, All in the oxidic group
Orientation North To North-Westerly Slopes; Rows Run East To West
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for malolactic fermentation
Maceration 42 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked, destemmed without crushing, cooled to 8°C and cold-soaked for 168 hours; fermentation took place at 25°C.
Tasting Notes Cassis, violets, tobacco, chocolate and coffee; soft tannins and a lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing Grilled meat or mildly spiced curries
Sources: vergelegen.co.za ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2100
Email
Owner
Anglo American Platinum Corporation