Darling Cellars Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Carel Hugo and Abe Beukes

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 14.15 %vol

pH - 3.80

RS - 1.49 g/l

Total Acid - 5.69 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Full

Taste - Fragrant

Accolades

1st Place at the Top 6 Cabernet tasting - Top12 Wines

Tasting Notes

This wine exhibits an abundance of ripe cassis interwoven with layers of coffee, tobacco, chocolate and ripe tannins. A great example of a South African Cabernet.

Ageing Potential

The fine tannin structure give this wine great age ability and the wine should drink well for at least 10 years.

Blend Information

100% Sauvignon Cabernet

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Deep Hutton soils from decomposed granite dominate the sites selected for these vines.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation.

About The Harvest

Yield: 4 - 6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 26°B - 27°B

In The Cellar

Vinification: Crush and destalk, 12 - 14 days fermentation at 25 - 28°C.
Maturation: Barrel maturation in 100% French oak (1st fill) for 15 months. Bottle aged for 12 months before release.

Additional Information

Darling Cellars Premium comes from specific vineyards which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours. These vineyards are planted in the best terroir for the specific varietal. Vineyards are carefully monitored by the winemaker who ultimately decides when the grapes will be harvested. These grapes are handled separately in the cellar to preserve their natural quality and uniqueness. Darling Cellars Premium is a dedicated concept from site selection, through to the final drop in the glass at the end of a bottle.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2015	Carel Hugo and Abe Beukes	Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2013	Carel Hugo and Abe Beukes	Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2012	Carel Hugo and Abe Beukes	Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Premium Cabernet Sauvignon	Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo	Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2008	Abe Beukes	Cabernet Sauvignon
Darling Cellars Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2007	Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo	Cabernet Sauvignon