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Vergelegen
Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
2009
Red, Blend
ORIGIN Sourced from north and north-westerly vineyards at Vergelegen, Somerset... 
Details
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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
SAQ Code : 10649073
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Boschendal - The Pavillion Cabernet Sauv./Shiraz
South Africa
Region : Coastal
Producer : Boschendal
Color :
Vintage : 2011
Format :
Alcohol content : 13.77
Varietal : Blend
Tasting :
An attractive blend with liberal lashings of dark red fruit aromas spiced up with subtle toasty vanilla oak tones. The palate is perfectly balanced and soft with a juicy dark berry centre capturing the friendly yet feisty side of a young Shiraz supported by the volume and intensity of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
59% Shiraz 41% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc. 13.77%
Sugar 4.0 g/l
Acid 5.49 g/l
pH 3.64
Michel Phaneuf Guide 2011 - ***(3 stars) and great quality / price ratio
An attractive blend with liberal lashings of dark red fruit aromas spiced up with subtle toasty vanilla oak tones. The palate is perfectly balanced and soft with a juicy dark berry centre capturing the friendly yet feisty side of a young Shiraz supported by the volume and intensity of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
59% Shiraz 41% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc. 13.77%
Sugar 4.0 g/l
Acid 5.49 g/l
pH 3.64
Michel Phaneuf Guide 2011 - ***(3 stars) and great quality / price ratio
Description :
The grapes were picked from specifically selected vineyards on the slopes of the Simonsberg as well as from Stellenbosch and Agter Paarl areas where soils are typically derived from deomposed granite and Table Mountain.
Vineyard Management:
All the vineyards were pruned to two-bud spurs during July - August and shoots were removed during October. Only two to three shoots were left per had-spaced spur. After veraison, uneven bunches were removed for better flavour concentration.
Vinification:
All vineyard lots were fermented separately, fermentation taking between 6-15 days, in stainless steel tanks of between 12 and 22 tons. After fermentation, the wine was matured on a combination of French oak staves in stainless steel tanks (40%) and 3rd and 4th fill oak hogsheads (30%). The rest of the wine is unoaked.
The grapes were picked from specifically selected vineyards on the slopes of the Simonsberg as well as from Stellenbosch and Agter Paarl areas where soils are typically derived from deomposed granite and Table Mountain.
Vineyard Management:
All the vineyards were pruned to two-bud spurs during July - August and shoots were removed during October. Only two to three shoots were left per had-spaced spur. After veraison, uneven bunches were removed for better flavour concentration.
Vinification:
All vineyard lots were fermented separately, fermentation taking between 6-15 days, in stainless steel tanks of between 12 and 22 tons. After fermentation, the wine was matured on a combination of French oak staves in stainless steel tanks (40%) and 3rd and 4th fill oak hogsheads (30%). The rest of the wine is unoaked.
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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/
