Darling Cellars Sir Charles Darling 2017

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter -Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 14.46 %vol

pH - 3.5

RS - 2.68 g/l

Total Acid - 5.83 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Full

Taste - Fruity

Tasting Notes

A deep and complex wine with layers of black fruit, cedar, honey, liquorice, chocolate and tobacco. Smooth but structured with a long lingering finish. In proper storage this wine will age very well.

Blend Information

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot

Food Suggestions

Enjoy with roast beef, venison & wild mushroom wellington, slow roast leg of lamb flavoured with garlic and rosemary, beef tenderloin with roasted shallots, Peking duck and a good potjie.

In The Vineyard

The grapes are harvested from dry land (un-irrigated) bush vines, planted on deep-red decomposed granite soils ideal for the retention of natural moisture. The climate, terroir and viticulture result wine rich in flavour but with soft tannins.

About The Harvest

The grapes are harvested from dry land. Come harvest time, ripening is carefully monitored for optimal ripeness and grapes are hand harvested.

In The Cellar

Grapes fermented on the skins for 15 to 21 days. Pressing portions were kept separately and only 8 of the best barrels were selected. Aged in French oak barrels for 22 months.

Additional Information

THE STORY BEHIND THE LABEL

Sir Charles Henry Darling was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of the Cape of Good Hope in 1851. A great proponent of Human rights and free trade, Sir Charles became known as the people’s Governor. During this time the little town of Darling was founded. Darling Cellars salutes its namesake with this finely blended wine.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars Sir Charles Darling 2018	Pieter -Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo	Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Sir Charles Darling 2017	Pieter -Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo	Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Sir Charles Darling 2016	Pieter -Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo	Cabernet Sauvignon