Vergelegen
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Red Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Vergelegen
Situated at the tip of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope in the renowned Stellenbosch district Vergelegen is nestled between the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountains with views of Cape Town Table Mountain and False Bay. This fertile valley protected by granite cliffs enjoys a mild climate of long warm days that bring the fruit to full ripeness and cooling afternoon ocean breezes that lengthen the growing season intensifying the depth of fruit flavor in grapes. Favored with 21 soil types Vergelegen is rich ground for cultivating the breadth of noble varietals and clones essential for crafting the estates brilliant world-class wines. The estate has a rich and storied cultural history dating back to 1700. The philosophy at Vergelegen is simple: “To strive to produce the best possible wines by careful decision-making that maximizes the synergy between vineyard and winery.”ed at the tip of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope in the renowned Stellenbosch district Vergelegen is nestled between the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountains with views of Cape Town Table Mountain and False Bay. This fertile valley protected by granite cliffs enjoys a mild climate of long warm days that bring the fruit to full ripeness and cooling afternoon ocean breezes that lengthen the growing season intensifying the depth of fruit flavor in grapes. Favored with 21 soil types Vergelegen is rich ground for cultivating the breadth of noble varietals and clones essential for crafting the estates brilliant world-class wines.
Description
The Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020 is a well-balanced red blend from the renowned Stellenbosch region of South Africa. This wine consists of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and small percentages of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. It offers a deep, dark red color with pronounced aromas of cassis and cedar, underlined by ripe fruit on the nose. On the palate, it is fresh and lively, with a lingering finish that makes it both structured and approachable​.
Food Pairing
This blend pairs beautifully with barbecued meats, pasta dishes, stews, or even pizza​.