November 2009
Great write up for Vergelegen Flagship Red 2003 in this weekend's Independent.
"Made by larger-than-life character Andre van Rensburg, one of South Africa's winemaking stars, this is a classy Bordeaux-style blend of mainly cabernet sauvignon with splashes of merlot and cabernet franc that bring a vibrant herbal twist to a wine whose dark cherry and cassis flavours are framed by stylish, spicy oak."
Vergelegen Flagship Red
The wine shows a rich ruby colour with an almost opaque centre. Cassis, pencil lead, spice and red berries abound on the nose. The delicate fruit, tannin structure and fine acidity indicate a wine of balance and finesse reflective of the Vergelegen terroir.
