Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 750ml

Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc is amazingly elegant wine with vibrant aromas of lime blossom, gooseberry and fresh passion fruit. It can be had on its own or with salads, chicken, oysters, fish, green vegetables, sushi and ceviche.

Founded on 1 February 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”), has been under the ownership of some of the world’s great explorers and visionaries, each of whom, in their own way, have helped shape Vergelegen to what it is today: a world-class wine Estate.

Extending over 3000 hectares, from the banks of the Lourens River to the rock faces of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, Vergelegen is one of South’s Africa’s most prominent wineries. This is reflected by the fact its wines have earned more than 200 local and international awards since 1999 including the coveted Château Pichon Longueville.

The combination of a passionate longstanding team, solid determination and dogged enthusiasm ensure that Vergelegen’s winemaking philosophy is adhered to: there must be harmony between the old and the new.
The grapes for this premium Sauvignon Blanc were all from Vergelegen’s own vineyards. Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Pure, vibrant aromas of lime blossom, gooseberry, ripe guava, fresh passion fruit, white pepper and quince. Shows amazing elegance, balancing perfect acidity with ripe fruit.

Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes

• Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Pure, Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Pure, vibrant aromas of lime blossom, gooseberry, ripe guava, fresh passion fruit, white pepper and quince. Shows amazing elegance, balancing perfect acidity with ripe fruit

Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc Information

• Allergy Information: Contains Sulfites
• Region of Origin: Stellenbosch
• Wine Colour: White
• ABV: 3.5% vol
• Producer: Vergelegen Estate
• Type of Closure: Screwcap
• Wine Maker: André van Rensburg
• Country: South Africa
• Alcohol Type: Wine
• Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
• Storage Type: Ambient
• Produce of: Wine of South Africa
• Preparation and Usage: Serve well chilled.

Vinification Details

The grapes were hand harvested from selected vineyards. Parcels were selected and these parcels could be individual rows or fractions of blocks and everything was vinified separately. No chemical or enzymatic additions were made and we re-examined and reviewed everything that was accepted as protocols over the previous vintages. To add complexity, musts and finished wines were kept in contact with their lees by stirring at least once daily.

History

Founded on 1 February 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”), has been under the ownership of some of the world’s great explorers and visionaries, each of whom, in their own way, have helped shape Vergelegen to what it is today: a world-class Estate.

Regional Information

Situated in one of the richest floral regions of the world, the Vergelegen estate is home to some of the Cape’s most pristine natural flora and fauna. The importance and scale of the conservation project undertaken at Vergelegen is shown by the fact that it is considered the biggest private environmental project of its kind in South Africa.