Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2014
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:14.20 RS:2.14 pH:3.65 TA:5.60
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.
Food SuggestionsA great wine to be enjoyed with a variety of food.
In The VineyardThe 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/haBalling at Harvest: 24° B
In The CellarVinification: Crush and destalk, 10 days fermentation at 22° CMaturation: 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