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Red
2016 Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Stellenbosch
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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Keith Clark Likes this wine: 87 points
March 1, 2022 - Dark burgundy appearance with a little purple at the core.
Nose of sticky blackcurrants with some vine leaf, and a little smoke (like heavily smoked meat) - actually a meaty overall aroma. A little pepper and clove on the back of the nose.
Fruity yet savoury flavours, still fairly ausetere with good tannins. But the austerity balances with moments of more opulence, suggesting there are great pleasures to come. . A dry, pleasantly sour finish with blackberries and maybe some cherries. -
Keith Clark Likes this wine: 86 points
April 5, 2021 - Dark, black cherry: richly-coloured and thick.
Intense blackberries on the nose with some black pepper and cloves. Even darker fruit comes through later - maybe a hint of mint.
Chewy blackberries and cherries to taste; a little sour and some green leaf. Good tannins.
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By Neal Martin
Growing Up ‘n Getting Wiser: South Africa in 2022 (Sep 2022) (link)(Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Vergelegen
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Stellenbosch
- Appellation Stellenbosch
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 42 (24%)
- In Cellars 114 (64%)
- Consumed 21 (12%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerVergelegen
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationReserve
- CountrySouth Africa
- SubRegionStellenbosch
- AppellationStellenbosch
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