Vergelegen V 2017
By Christian Eedes, 15 December 2022
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Whereas it’s the 2020 vintage of MR de Compostella and the 2019 of Kanonkop Paul Sauer that are currently on the market, Helderberg property Vergelegen is only now about to release the 2017 of its top-end red that is V.
Happily, it’s extraordinarily good. Consisting of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot, the nose shows red and black berries, tea leaf, violets and a hint of reduction while the palate is marked by reined-in power – lovely fruit purity, fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. It’s focused and tight with a finish that’s long and dry and should mature with benefit. Price: R1 500 a bottle.
CE’s rating: 96/100.
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Greg Sherwood | 19 December 2022
Do you know the Abv please?
Christian Eedes | 21 December 2022
Abv is 14.8%.