Vergelegen Reserve Merlot 2018 75cl Tanqueray Only Riesling

Only Riesling

with a distinctly Cornish sense of place

Also excellent as an aperitif or alongside fresh cheeses and Italian antipasti

hearty casseroles or mature hard cheeses

Vergelegen Reserve Merlot 2018 75cl Tanqueray Only RieslingAll the grapes came from Vergelegens vineyards: Kopland, Stonepine, Korhaan and Rooiland. Although most of the Merlot was planted on north and north west facing slopes, the Korhaan and Lower Schaapenberg vineyards are on cooler sea facing aspects. Two clones were used: a French Bordeaux and an Italian clone. The vineyards are all dry land, but are carefully monitored to avoid stress. The fruit was picked at peak physiological ripeness to avoid the