Estate White 2023
Estate White 2023
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Winery Vergelegen
The Winery Vergelegen is a renowned Winery in South Africa and is one of the best-known and oldest Wineries in the Stellenbosch region. It is located about 40 kilometers east of Cape Town and stretches over a picturesque landscape with gentle hills and lush vineyards. The history of Vergelegen dates back to the 17th century when it was founded by Dutch settlers. Over time, the Winery changed owners several times, but since the late 20th century it has been owned by the Anglo American Corporation, which places great value on preserving the historic buildings and further developing wine production. The climate in Stellenbosch is ideal for viticulture, and Vergelegen benefits from the cool sea breezes of the Atlantic and the warm sunshine, which provide optimal conditions for growing quality vines. The vineyards are mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, and Chardonnay, and the Winemakers of Vergelegen produce a variety of award-winning wines characterized by their elegance, complexity, and balance.
Tasting notes
The Estate White is a refreshing delight that visually impresses with its clear, pale straw color and green reflections. On the nose, it reveals intense ripe grapefruit aromas, accompanied by subtle herbal notes and a hint of tropical fruits.
On the palate, it delights with vibrant freshness. Juicy grapefruit once again dominates here, accompanied by lemongrass and fresh grass. The exotic notes of pineapple and passion fruit give the wine a pleasant sweetness, perfectly balanced by its harmonious acidity structure.
The finish is long-lasting and leaves a subtle impression of citrus fruits and herbs. This GVB White is the ideal choice for enjoying relaxed evenings in good company and pairs particularly well with fresh seafood. A unique delight that embodies the essence of Vergelegen.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.