Darling Cellars Sir Charles 2023
A deep and complex wine with layers of black fruit, cedar, red plums, liquorice, chocolate and tobacco. Smooth and silky but structured with a long lingering finish.
Analysis: Alc:14.30 RS:14.30 pH:3.76 TA:5.64 TSO2:46 FSO2:110
Winemaker: André Scriven & Maggie Immelman
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin: Darling
This wine of stature fittingly pays tribute to the Lieutenant-Governor of the Cape of Good Hope after whom the village of Darling was named in 1851. Darling Cellars salutes its namesake with this finely blended wine.
Food SuggestionsEnjoy with roast beef, slow roast leg of lamb flavoured, beef tenderloin with roasted shallots.
In The VineyardOur farmers grow grapes on dry-land and deep-rooted bush vines. The wines reflect the ancient soils and coastal proximity for which the Darling region is so well known. In this individually crafted range, every wine tells its own story.The climate, terroir and viticulture reflects in this wine rich in flavour but with soft tannins. Come harvest time, ripening is carefully monitored for optimal ripeness and grapes are hand harvested.
The HarvestThe grapes are harvested from dry land (un-irrigated) bushvines, planted on deep-red decomposed granite soils ideal for the retention of natural moisture.
In The CellarCold soaked for 2 days and then fermented in open tanks with a combination of pump overs and punch downs. Alcoholic fermentation is finished on the skins with extended skin contact. Aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels to perfect this wine.
Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
Wooded: ✔
Vegetarian: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Darling Cellars Sir Charles 2023 | André Scriven & Maggie Immelman | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Darling Cellars Sir Charles 2021 | André Scriven & Maggie Immelman | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Darling Cellars Sir Charles 2020 | André Scriven & Maggie Immelman | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Darling Cellars Sir Charles Darling 2019 | Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Darling Cellars Sir Charles Henry Darling 2008 | Abe Beukes | Cabernet Sauvignon |