Vergelegen G.V.B. White 2018

Vergelegen G.V.B. White is tight, focused and beautifully integrated with herbal (fynbos), grapefruity flavours, ripe tropical notes and a long, focused aftertaste.

The Semillon was planted in 1991 on the south facing Korhaan flats at
220m above sea level. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes used in this blend
come from the 29-year old Schaapenberg vineyard. This single vineyard
is planted some 320m above sea level and directly south facing. The
row direction is east-west and the vineyards are planted to 2 clones, 316
and 317. Both from the Loire Valley.

Both Semillon and Sauvignon grapes were hand-picked, the Semillon
23 days after the Sauvignon, whole bunch pressed and barrel
fermented. The Sauvignon was picked on 21 February and the
Semillon on 16 March. The wines were matured for 8 months before
being bottled on 7 December 2018. Released October 2020.