Darling Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2020 500ml

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 14 %vol

pH - 3.64

RS - 3.44 g/l

Total Acid - 5.50 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Taste - Fruity

Tasting Notes

A fruit forward wine with an array of complex aromas which include candy floss, red cherries, cranberries and mulberries. This elegant fruity wine will be a perfect fit for all festive occasions.

Blend Information

58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 15% Cinsaut

Food Suggestions

Enjoy with venison pie or roasted chicken

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Decomposed granite and Hutton soils in the area surrounding Darling
Hills. Hot summers moderated by the cool Atlantic
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

About The Harvest

Yield: 6-8 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 24-25°B

In The Cellar

Grapes carefully selected from specific sites to produce vibrant, elegant berry fruit flavours. 5-8 days fermentation at 20-30°C Maturation: Maturation in Stainless Steel tanks. Blended early for better integration of tannins

Additional Information

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.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2020 500ml	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman	Cabernet Sauvignon