Vergenoegd Port 1997

This dry port, similar to those of the Duoro, is deep ruby in colour. Clove spices on the nose, with some pepper. Already smooth with essenced red fruits, sweet spices and liquorice ending in dryness.

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variety : Tinta Barocca [ Tinta Barocca ]

winery : Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate

winemaker : John Faure

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 19.74 % vol rs : 82.7 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 5.4 g/l

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

1997 Vintage: John Platter - ****
1996 Vintage: John Platter - ****, Wine Magazine - ***, Veritas - Silver medal
1995 Vintage: John Platter - ****, Veritas - Gold Medal
1994 Vintage: John Platter - ****, Wine Magazine - ****
1993 Vintage: John Platter - ****, Wine Magazine - ***
1992 Vintage: Veritas - Gold Medal
1991 Vintage: Veritas - Gold Medal, SAA Business Class Selection

in the vineyard : Vergenoegd Wine Estate makes use of the Tinta Barocca grape for the production of their Port which they have been producing since 1986. These twenty four year old vines are grown on the deep rich alluvial soils laid down by the Eerste River in former years.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested on 07/04/1997 at 24Âº Balling. Harvesting only takes place when the grapes are fully ripe, to capture as much natural sweetness and flavour in the final wine as possible.

in the cellar : Cooperage: Used Vicard barrels for 24 months.

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