Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2015
This wine has vibrant flavours of red berry and fruit characters including plum and mulberry. On the palate is a fresh acidity.
Analysis: Alc:14.38 RS:3.87 pH:3.62 TA:5.33
Winemaker: Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
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.
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 20-30° 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