Vergelegen Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (2020)

Vergelegen is an important estate in the area and environmental conservation is of key importance to the region and South Africa

In 1989, an extensive project was undertaken to re-establish the vineyards following intensive climatic and soil tests. A detailed master plan was drawn up for the re-development of the farm and in 1992, an impressive, multi-levelled, sunken hilltop winery was built and opened by none other than Baron Eric de Rothschild, owner of Château Lafite in Bordeaux. The design of the winery is unlike any previously built in South Africa and mis based on the principles of gentle handling, visual control and natural gravity flow. This was undoubtedly the start of Vergelegen’s renaissance. Boasting a rich array of twenty one different soil types, some of which are among the most ancient agricultural soils in the world, vines have mainly been established on clovelly, glenrosa and pinedene soils. These soils are characterised by a high clay content, ensuring good water retention during the critical early-Summer ripening stage.The unique combination of all the elements that make up the terroir of Vergelegen is key to the production of its signature style of wines. The growing climate is mild due to the close proximity to the chilly Atlantic Ocean at False Bay six kilometres away, with vineyard sites ranging in altitude between 140m and 310m above sea level and slopes facing north to northwest and south to south-east.

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