Vergelegen Estate Red 2021

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.

Enjoy this powerful red with lamb or grilled fillet

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec ,6% Petit Verdot ]
winery : Vergelegen Wines
winemaker : Luke O’Cuinneagain and Jerome Likwa
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.48  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2024- Tim Atkin 94 Points 

ageing : Age for 10 – 15 years (if you have the patience)!

This bottle contains more than wine. It is a journey through time; through great exploration and innovation, rich heritage and distinct refinement. Vergelegen, meaning ‘situated far away’ is ‘here and now’ embracing the rhythm of nature

in the vineyard : Sourced from all our red vineyard sites on the property – a true expression of Vergelegen’s brilliant vineyards.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness for each cultivar

in the cellar : They underwent varied fermentation techniques and timings in stainless steel tanks according to each cultivar's characteristics. 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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Cabernet Sauvignon