Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Darling Cellars
Part of Darling Cellar's Classic Range, this Cabernet/Merlot is an easy-drinking, fun wine, rich in vibrant fruit and displaying some complexity.
A fruit forward wine with an array of complex aromas which include candy floss, red cherries, cranberries and mulberries. 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot. This elegant fruity wine will be a perfect fit for all festive occasions.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.6 g/L
pH
3.62
ACIDITY
5.4 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
P N Rossouw, M Immelman
VARIETY
Red Blend
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
The grapes were carefully selected from specific sites to produce vibrant, elegant berry fruit flavours. They underwent 5-8 days’ fermentation at 20-30°C, followed by maturation in stainless steel tanks, before early blending for better integration of tannins.
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Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Darling Cellars
Part of Darling Cellar's Classic Range, this Cabernet/Merlot is an easy-drinking, fun wine, rich in vibrant fruit and displaying some complexity.
A fruit-forward wine with an array of complex aromas which include candy floss, red cherries, cranberries and mulberries. A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 15% Cinsaut.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.4 g/L
pH
3.64
ACIDITY
5.5 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
P-N. Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
VARIETY
Red Blend
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
The grapes were carefully selected from specific sites to produce vibrant, elegant berry fruit flavours. They underwent 5-8 days’ fermentation at 20-30°C, followed by maturation in stainless steel tanks, before early blending for better integration of tannins.
Contact us to discuss
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Darling Cellars
Part of Darling Cellar's Classic Range, this Cabernet/Merlot is an easy-drinking, fun wine, rich in vibrant fruit and displaying some complexity.
An elegant, fruit-forward wine with an array of complex aromas including candy floss, red cherries, cranberries and mulberries.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
12.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.8 g/L
pH
3.23
ACIDITY
7.2 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo
VARIETY
Red Blend
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Western Cape
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
From unirrigated bush vines, this Cabernet/Merlot blend went through 5-8 days’ whole berry fermentation at 20-30°C before maturation in stainless steel tanks. It was blended early for better integration of tannins.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Darling Cellars
Part of Darling Cellar's Classic Range, this Cabernet/Merlot is an easy-drinking, fun wine, rich in vibrant fruit and displaying some complexity.
A fruit forward wine with an array of complex aromas including candy floss, red cherries, cranberries and mulberries. An elegant, fruity wine: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.3 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.3 g/L
pH
3.60
ACIDITY
5.4 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo
VARIETY
Red Blend
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Western Cape
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
From unirrigated bush vines, this Cabernet/Merlot blend went through 5-8 days’ whole berry fermentation at 20-30°C before maturation in stainless steel tanks. It was blended early for better integration of tannins.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Darling Cellars
Part of Darling Cellar's Classic Range, this Cabernet/Merlot is an easy-drinking, fun wine, rich in vibrant fruit and displaying some complexity.
A fruit forward wine with an array of complex aromas including candy floss, red cherries, cranberries and mulberries. An elegant, fruity wine: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.9 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.3 g/L
pH
3.60
ACIDITY
5.3 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo
VARIETY
Red Blend
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
From unirrigated bush vines, this Cabernet/Merlot blend went through 5-8 days’ whole berry fermentation at 20-30°C before maturation in stainless steel tanks. It was blended early for better integration of tannins.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Darling Cellars
Part of Darling Cellar's Classic Range, this Cabernet/Merlot is an easy-drinking, fun wine, rich in vibrant fruit and displaying some complexity.
A good combination of dark fruit and structure from the Cabernet Sauvignon combines with red berry fruit from the Merlot. A very fruit-forward wine; 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.8 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.9 g/L
pH
3.63
ACIDITY
5.2 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo
VARIETY
Red Blend
SULPHUR
Total: 94 Free: 48
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
Vintage conditions
The winter and spring leading up to the 2016 vintage were among the driest in recent years. Normal rainfall in the area is about 450mm, but in 2016 this was only 176mm. Winter temperatures were not as cold as normal; unfortunately there was an unexpected heat wave at the end of October that rushed some of the earlier cultivars and meant that the veraison period was shorter than normal. After that temperatures stayed on the higher-than-normal side and the rain stayed away. The ripening period was subsequently shorter than normal due to the drier and warmer conditions. With very little rain during the berry-setting and ripening period, the berries stayed very small, giving extra concentration, intense flavours and a very good colour.
Vinification details
From unirrigated bush vines, this Cabernet/Merlot blend went through 5-8 days’ whole berry fermentation at 20-30°C before maturation in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves for added complexity. It was blended early for better integration of tannins.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss