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Vergelegen 2005 White (Stellenbosch) – 2/3 semillon and 1/3 sauvignon blanc. Ripe, intense, concentrated, and with its eyes firmly focused on white Bordeaux, though I don’t know if it would be easy to conflate the two. Figs, dried straw, and white nectarine, with hints of wood influence and fine acidity. Very powerful, yet balanced, with a slightly leesy texture and a finish of majestic length. Turns creamier as it warms, while retaining its poise. Very, very impressive. (11/08)
David Bueker
January 30, 2009Worth it for me to grab a bottle in London then? Looks like so.
thor iverson
January 30, 2009If it’s the ’05, yes. Be warned, however, that later vintages taste, to me, like completely different wines. They’re good, but nowhere near the quality of the ’05.