Vergelegen Flagship V Blended Wine

Discover Vergelegen V Flagship Red Blend 750ml Vergelegen V Flagship Red Blend 750ml is the top red wine from Vergelegen, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend made in Somerset West, South Africa. The 2018 vintage is described with spice, dark chocolate and cedarwood, and it can age for many years. Product Overview The estate’s first V blend was the 2001 vintage, which reached the market in 2005. It has since been praised in blind tastings against top Bordeaux blends. It is a wine to open for an occasion or to lay down for a few years. Tasting Notes Aroma and Palate Spice, dark chocolate and cedarwood. The producer describes the wine as fresh and vibrant when young, with the structure to improve in bottle for up to 20 years. Production & Craftsmanship The 2018 wine was 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot from the Stone Pine IV vineyard on the slopes of Schaapenberg. Grapes were hand picked and sorted in the vineyard and again at the cellar. After a 28 day post fermentation maceration, the wine matured for 16 months in French oak and then 24 months in bottle before release. Details differ by vintage, so check your label. Serving Suggestions Decant for an hour or so and serve at cool room temperature in large red wine glasses. Food Pairings Pair it with grilled or roast red meat, slow cooked lamb or game. Hard, mature cheeses also suit it. Key Features Flagship red from Vergelegen. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend. Matured in French oak and then in bottle before release. Suitable for long cellaring. Product Specifications Product Type: Red blend Size or Capacity: 750ml Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Alcohol Volume: Check product label Country of Origin: South Africa Other Relevant Details: Estate: Vergelegen. Flagship wine Why Buy from Liquor Shack? Liquor Shack is an online liquor store serving shoppers in Nairobi and across Kenya. Browse our wines, compare bottles and order from your phone or computer. It is a fitting choice for a gift or a milestone dinner. Delivery Across Kenya We deliver in Nairobi areas including Parklands, Muthaiga, Kileleshwa, Raphta Road, Muthangari, Kilimani, Kiambu Road and Riverside, with delivery options available to other parts of Kenya. Please confirm delivery details for your location when you order. Frequently Asked Questions What is Vergelegen V? It is the estate’s flagship red blend, first made in 2001 and released in 2005. How long can I keep it? The producer says the 2018 wine can benefit from up to 20 years of bottle ageing. Should I decant it? Decanting for an hour before serving helps a young bottle open up. You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol in Kenya. Enjoy responsibly.