Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot - Vergelegen

The Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot from Vergelegen in the Coastal Region presents a dense, purple-red color in the glass. When the glass is slightly tilted, a transition of the wine color towards garnet red can be seen at the rims. The bouquet of this red wine from the Coastal Region seduces with nuances of blackberry, blackcurrant, mulberry and plum. Following the aromatics further, cinnamon, vanilla and toasted barrique join in.

This South African wine delights with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with 2.8 grams of residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and, despite all its dryness, this South African enchants with the finest balance. Flavor does not necessarily need sugar. Thanks to its distinctive fruit acidity, the Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot presents itself on the palate as wonderfully fresh and lively. On the finish, this matured wine from the Coastal Region wine-growing area finally impresses with considerable length. Again, hints of plum and blueberry appear.

Vinification of Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

The basis for the powerful Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot from the Coastal Region is grapes from the Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After the completion of fermentation.

Food recommendation for Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

This South African should ideally be enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to boiled veal topside with beans and tomatoes, spinach gratin with almonds or vegetable stew with pesto.

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