Vergelegen The Mistake Merlot 2015
- Vergelegen Estate
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 91 points
- Tim Atkin
€42.95*
No longer available
Product information "Vergelegen The Mistake Merlot 2015"
The Vergelegen The Mistake Merlot presents itself as a true gem of a Merlot. Dark aromas of ripe berries, ripe summer cherries, pomegranate ensnare the nose, accompanied by subtle hints of juicy blackcurrants and cedar. On the full-bodied palate, delicious flavours of ripe plums, dark chocolate and discreet spices join the already sniffed aromas with immensely fine tannin and excellent acidity. An incredibly stylish wine - Vergelegen at its best!
The Vergelegen The Misttake Merlot is certainly not a mistake, as the name might suggest, but rather a misunderstanding between Vergelegen's winemaker André van Rensburg and French oenologist Michel Rolland, who advises over 100 major wineries in over 13 countries worldwide. Michel's idea of 3000 bottles accidentally turned into 3000 cases of wine. From the "left-overs" this masterly drop was skilfully created!
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After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, this highly prized Merlot is aged for 17 months in 50% new French oak (Taransaud and Darnajou).
| Alcohol % Vol: | 14.56 |
|---|---|
| acidity [g/l]: | 6.22 |
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| body / style: | full bodied |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| distributor: | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| grape varietals: | Merlot |
| main grape varietal: | Merlot |
| optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): | 2024 |
| pH value: | 3.47 |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 93/100 |
| recommended dishes: | beef, lamb |
| residual sugar: | 2.3 |
| serving temperature: | 15 - 17 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| type of bottling: | Bottle |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2015 |
| wine and food pairings: | Rind |
| wine colour: | red |
| winemaker: | Luke O'Cuinneagain |
| wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
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