2007 Vergelegen "V"
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This "V" seems like a more subtle version of the flagship red. Not designed to be better per say, but in my mind has more subtlety, more spice, more smoke and is long and remains ripe and full. This is one for beef and I feel I would have enjoyed it more with food.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. 100% new French oak for 16 months. Softer fruit than the 2008 – with more leafiness and red fruit. Has a certain piquancy. Again, very well handled tannin – softened and mottled. Delicious. (RH)
The 2007 "V" is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc that is matured in oak for 24 months. It has a potent nose of tobacco, chestnut and dried herbs that need a little more fruit (or Merlot?) The palate is medium-bodied with a strong savoury, meaty entry that you might mistake for a Cabernet Franc with its bell pepper notes. It is well-defined on the dry, dusty finish, although once again I would have preferred a little more Merlot to render it less "aloof." Drink 2015-2025. Vergelegen is one of South Africa's most reputed wineries and Andres van Rensberg one of its most opinionated and indeed, talented, winemaker. These are powerful South African wines packed full of flavor, but do not ignore some of the excellent whites that can get overlooked by the flagship labels. Importer: 57 Main Street Imports, Garden City, NY; tel (516) 357-2070.