Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013
South Africa
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DESCRIPTION
A ripe, full and delectable South African red blend from one of the country's top estates.
The lowdown:
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the two principal grape varieties that go into Claret and in South Africa Bordeaux Blends, such as these, are one of their specialities. This may be one of their entry-level wines, but a great deal of care and attention has been taken here. After 18 months in barrel the wine was bottled prior to release in 2017. It has aromas of blackcurrant and redcurrant, coffee, tobacco, mocha and a touch of sensual oak. It's a pliant, mid-weight wine with a layered richness and a firm spine of harmonious acidity to its intense berry and spice flavours.
When to drink:
It's a great companion for most foods, including pizzas, pastas and meat or chicken dishes, or simply enjoyed on its own.
Suitable for Vegetarians
PRODUCER
Vergelegen Estate
Vergelegen is one of the oldest estates in South Africa's Stellenbosch region. It is, undoubtedly, one of the country's premier wine producers and its origins date back to 1700 when an early governor of the Cape, Adriaan ven der Stel acquired a stretch of wilderness and converted it to a flourishing farm. Through the intervening years it's had a number of owners each of whom has left an imprint in the estate. However the modern era for Vergelegen really started in the late 1908s after its acquisition by the global mining group Anglo American.
They invested millions in surveying the land and extensive planting of new vineyards in the best sites and in 1992 they opened a truly impressive part sunken four level winery was opened which, using gravity, minimises the use of machinery. The head winemaker is André van Rensburg, a towering firgure in South Africa's wine industry, who has been at the helm for over fifteen years and has been instrumental in putting Vergelegen at the forefront. While probably best known for his Bordeaux blends it's fair to say all the wines that he produces are of impeccable quality. This is an instance where the financial strength of a large conglomerate and the skill of a brilliant winemaker has had yielded wonderful results.
DETAILS
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich, Powerful Reds |
| Country | South Africa |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegetarian |
| SKU | VE0O11RN |
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