Vergelegen V Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
South Africa
Single Price:
£90.90
Mixed 6 Price:
£82.90
In Stock - 5 available
Free Mainland GB Delivery (excl SCT Highlands) on orders over £100
Free Local & London Delivery on orders over £40
Free Click and Collect service
Free Gift Note service at checkout
Free Local & London Delivery on orders over £40
Free Click and Collect service
Free Gift Note service at checkout
Description
In a nutshell:
One of the great premium red wines of South Africa.
The lowdown:
This Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, made by the renowned Vergelegen Estate, comes from sheltered west facing vineyards at over 500ft in altitude near False Bay. The grapes were hand-picked and after fermentation were matured in new French oak for 18 months before bottling. This wine has had the great luxury of several years bottle aging which is ideal for a wine of this power and structure. Classic cassis, black cherry, plum and spice characteristics with now mature tannins, very well balanced acidity, and a real finesse.
The Producer:
Vergelegen is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa with a history dating back as far as the early 1700s. They've always been an important landmark but the modern era for them really began in the late 1980s following 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. Currently headed up by Luke O'Cuinneagain who took over the reins from legendary André van Rensburg in 2022 Vergelegen is an instance where the financial strength of a large conglomerate and the skill of excellent winemakers has had yielded wonderful results.
When to drink:
An excellent wine that still has plenty of time left.
Suitable for Vegetarians
One of the great premium red wines of South Africa.
The lowdown:
This Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, made by the renowned Vergelegen Estate, comes from sheltered west facing vineyards at over 500ft in altitude near False Bay. The grapes were hand-picked and after fermentation were matured in new French oak for 18 months before bottling. This wine has had the great luxury of several years bottle aging which is ideal for a wine of this power and structure. Classic cassis, black cherry, plum and spice characteristics with now mature tannins, very well balanced acidity, and a real finesse.
The Producer:
Vergelegen is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa with a history dating back as far as the early 1700s. They've always been an important landmark but the modern era for them really began in the late 1980s following 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. Currently headed up by Luke O'Cuinneagain who took over the reins from legendary André van Rensburg in 2022 Vergelegen is an instance where the financial strength of a large conglomerate and the skill of excellent winemakers has had yielded wonderful results.
When to drink:
An excellent wine that still has plenty of time left.
Suitable for Vegetarians
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | South Africa |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 15% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegetarian |
| SKU | VE0T12RN |
Press Reviews / Awards (1)
92/100 Points
Vintage: 2012
Vinous Antonio Galloni
You might also like...
