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Vergelegen
Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
2009
Red, Blend
ORIGIN Sourced from north and north-westerly vineyards at Vergelegen, Somerset... 
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GAYDA chose the Grenache varietal considering that it was the oldest grape in the Languedoc for his FLYING SOLO brand. It is also the most important and most cultivated varietal in the region at the time when Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was flying the Languedoc to deliver mail to England and South America.Details
Boschendal - Lanoy
South Africa
Region : Coastal
Producer : Boschendal
Color :
Vintage : 2010
Format :
Alcohol content : 14.30
Varietal : Blend
Tasting :
Viticulturist’s Details
A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, 10% Shiraz and 5% Cabernet franc. Grapes were sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch, Agter Paarl and other selected areas in the coastal appelation.
Wine Maker's Tasting Note's
The Lanoy shows a great amount of elegance and complexity on the nose. The Cabernet displaying fresh tobacco and a touch of herbasciousness, with the Merlot lighting up the middle with vibrant red cherries and mint.
Analysis Alc 14% Sugar 2.1g/l Acid 5.7g/l pH 3.65
Viticulturist’s Details
A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, 10% Shiraz and 5% Cabernet franc. Grapes were sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch, Agter Paarl and other selected areas in the coastal appelation.
Wine Maker's Tasting Note's
The Lanoy shows a great amount of elegance and complexity on the nose. The Cabernet displaying fresh tobacco and a touch of herbasciousness, with the Merlot lighting up the middle with vibrant red cherries and mint.
Analysis Alc 14% Sugar 2.1g/l Acid 5.7g/l pH 3.65
Description :
Vineyard Management
Early in the growing season excess shoots were removed to obtain a good balance between vegetative growth fruit yield. When the grapes were at pea-size, further small shoots were removed. Remaining shoots were pinched to remove the apical tip in December, balancing the vine’s growth. This practice allows nutrients and sugar to accumulate in the remaining grapes and ensures intense colour and flavour in the wine.
Harvest
2010 produced lovely ripe fruit, with a dense tannin. The most of the grapes were harvested in the last few weeks of March, with only one or two vineyards being harvested in the first week of April.
Vinification
Fermentation varied according to variety, with fermentations taking on average 8-13 days to ferment until dryness. In all the fermentations remontage (pump-overs) was the preferred method for colour extraction. 5% of the wine was matured in new French Oak 10% in 2nd and 20% in 3rd fill barrels for one year. 30% was matured on French oak staves and 35% was without any oak. The wine was bottled after a simple filtration.
Vineyard Management
Early in the growing season excess shoots were removed to obtain a good balance between vegetative growth fruit yield. When the grapes were at pea-size, further small shoots were removed. Remaining shoots were pinched to remove the apical tip in December, balancing the vine’s growth. This practice allows nutrients and sugar to accumulate in the remaining grapes and ensures intense colour and flavour in the wine.
Harvest
2010 produced lovely ripe fruit, with a dense tannin. The most of the grapes were harvested in the last few weeks of March, with only one or two vineyards being harvested in the first week of April.
Vinification
Fermentation varied according to variety, with fermentations taking on average 8-13 days to ferment until dryness. In all the fermentations remontage (pump-overs) was the preferred method for colour extraction. 5% of the wine was matured in new French Oak 10% in 2nd and 20% in 3rd fill barrels for one year. 30% was matured on French oak staves and 35% was without any oak. The wine was bottled after a simple filtration.
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Anecdote
This prestigious winery dates back to 1685 and was owned by Jean Le Long, a French Huguenot. It was in 1715 that Abraham De Villiers purchased the winery and rented it to Nicolas de Lanoy. Together, these families possess an experience in wine making that we can still appreciate today. Their red and white wines are still made in the traditional French style with exceptional quality Their new BRUT CAP CLASSIQUE is not only a pleasure for the eyes but also the palate.... http://www.boschendal.com/
