Vergelegen Wines Reserve Merlot 2015

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Stellenbosch

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South Africa

The Global Fine Wine Challenge

Vergelegen Wines Reserve Merlot 2015

Vergelegen Wines

Exhibitor

Reserve

Label

Stellenbosch

Region

South Africa

Country

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Closure

2015

Vintage

14.5%

Alcohol Content

$14 AUD

RRP (AUD)

Ripe plum colour with a ruby rim. The nose shows ripe fruit flavours, black cherries, plum, spice and a touch of chocolate. The ripeness of the fruit is balanced by fresh fruit acidity with soft wood and fruit tannins. The aftertaste is long and lasting.

Additional Features

Aged for 16 months

Ageing Length

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Ageing Type

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Judges Selection [GFW21]

2021 Global Fine Wine Challenge

88 | Medium intensity garnet. Fragrant cassis aromas. Chewy tannins. Quite smoky on the finish, drying out towards the end.

86 | Carob notes, chocolaty textures, lacks freshness.

91 | A more earthy expresión. Cedar. A plush palate.

91 | Dark plums, fruitcake, chocolate aromas. Ripe fruit, generous full ripe style with soft tannins, residual sweetness out of balance with acidity.

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