Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2013
A well balanced wine with enticing fruit characters including plum and red cherry. A complex palate gives way to a lingering finish making this a great wine to be enjoyed with food.
Analysis: Alc:14.38 RS:2.57 pH:3.69 TA:5.10
Winemaker: Abé Beukes and Carl Hugo
Variety: Merlot
Origin: Darling
The idea behind the Classic Range is easy drinking fun wines which are rich in vibrant fruit, displays a little bit of complexity, but is never heavy, nor dull. Wines for all festive occasions.
The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir and varietal specific. The cool and temperate West Coast climate lends itself to a different micro- and mesoclimate which, along with the different types of soil, lead to unique grapes, which we guide into even more unique wines. Having 99% of all vineyards dry land and almost the same percentage as bush vine, this is as close to what nature intended for grapes to be as one can get.Food SuggestionsA great wine to be enjoyed with a variety of food.
In The Vineyard
The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir and varietal specific. The cool and temperate West Coast climate lends itself to a different micro- and mesoclimate which, along with the different types of soil, lead to unique grapes, which we guide into even more unique wines. Having 99% of all vineyards dry land and almost the same percentage as bush vine, this is as close to what nature intended for grapes to be as one can get.
Terroir: Decomposed granite and Hutton in the area surrounding Darling Hills. Hot summers moderated by the cool AtlanticVineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation
The HarvestYield: 6 - 8 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 24° B
In The CellarVinification: Crush and destalk, 10 days fermentation at 22° C
Maturation: Maturing in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves for complexity
Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Screwcap
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml