Darling Cellars "Terra Hutton" Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes
Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol - 14.1 %vol
pH - 3.6
RS - 1.7 g/l
Total Acid - 5.9 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Red


Tasting Notes

Deep, dark colour with aromas of blackcurrants and subtle wood on the nose. A great concentration of fruit on the palate supported with finely balanced tannins. A wonderfully soft and smooth finish.

Ageing Potential

Enjoy until 2007.

Blend Information

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Warmer sites are selected to give full ripe grapes with dark colour and soft tannins. Soils from decomposed granite. Hutton soils dominate the sites selected for this wine
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

About The Harvest

Yield: 6-7 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 24-25°B

In The Cellar

Vinification: Crush and destalk, 16 days fermentation at 22-28°C .
Maturation: After malolactic fermentation, wine is racked into barrels for 12 months. A blend of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used.


Other Vintages

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Darling Cellars "Terra Hutton" Cabernet Sauvignon Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars "Terra Hutton" Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Abe Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars "Terra Hutton" Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Cabernet Sauvignon
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Darling Cellars "Terra Hutton" Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Abe Beukes Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars "Terra Hutton" Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Abe Beukes Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars "Terra Hutton" Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Abe Beukes Cabernet Sauvignon

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