Darling Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

Description

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.