Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2022

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo
Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol - 14 %vol
pH - 3.64
RS - 3.44 g/l
Total Acid - 5.50 g/l
Appellation - Western Cape

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Light
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 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2023 André Scriven & Maggie Immelman Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2022 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2021 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2020 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2019 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2017 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2016 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2015 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Carl Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2014 Abé Beukes and Carl Hugo Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2013 Abé Beukes and Carl Hugo Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2012 Abé Beukes + Carl Hugo Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2011 Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh Merlot

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