Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2024
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.
Alc:13.88 RS:13.88 pH:3.1 TA:5.6
Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% MerlotAppellation: Western Cape
Accolades 2025 Michelangelo Wine Awards - Gold
Food Pairing Enjoy with venison pie or roasted chicken.
Winemaker: Maggie Immelman, André Scriven
Main Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Dry
Type: Red
Body: Light
Taste: Fruity
Wooded: Yes
Organic: No
Kosher: No
Vegetarian: No
Pack Size: 750ml
Pack Type: Bottle
Vineyard
<p>Terroir: Decomposed granite and Hutton soils in the area surrounding Darling Hills. Hot summers moderated by the cool Atlantic <br />Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation</p>
Cellar
Grapes carefully selected from specific sites to produce vibrant, elegant berry fruit flavours. 5-8 days fermentation at 20-30°C <br />Maturation: Maturation in Stainless Steel tanks. Blended early for better integration of tannins
Harvest
Yield: 6 - 8 t/ha<br />Balling at Harvest: 24 - 25°B
More Info
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.