Vergelegen Reserve Shiraz 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vergelegen
Label Name:
 
Reserve Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Shiraz (Syrah)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tim Atkin 92 (2017). WineMag review 88/100. Listed/tasted by Gilbert & Gaillard

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with black cherry, cassis and bramble; peppery spice, licorice and smoked‑meat notes. Soft ripe tannins, juicy mid‑palate and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, beef stew, venison, braised short ribs, BBQ brisket. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Cantonese roasted meats, rich Thai or Malaysian red curries.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, destemmed (≈15% stems returned), 24h cold soak at ~8°C, fermented ~26°C with 21‑day maceration, malolactic in stainless steel, matured ~15 months in French oak (≈25% new).

Vineyard Info
Grapes from Vergelegen’s Rooiland vineyards (north/northwest slopes), planted 1999 and virus‑free; historic Vergelegen estate (founded 1700) in Somerset West, Stellenbosch. Winemaking led historically by André van Rensburg; recent stewardship continued by the estate team.