Sir Charles Darling

Sir Charles Darling

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

A deep and complex wine with layers of black fruit, cedar, honey, liquorice, chocolate and tobacco. Smooth but structured with a long lingering finish. In proper storage this wine will age very well.

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Wine Information
Accolades	Platter’s Wine Guide by Diners Club 2023: 5 Stars
Brand Group	The Heritage Collection
Other
Winemaker	Pieter -Niel Rossouw & Carel Hugo
Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon
Blend Percentage	60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Food Suggestion	Enjoy with roast beef, venison & wild mushroom wellington, slow roast leg of lamb flavoured with garlic and rosemary, beef tenderloin with roasted shallots, Peking duck and a good potjie.
Ageing
Cellar	Grapes fermented on the skins for 15 to 21 days. Pressing portions were kept separately and only 8 of the best barrels were selected. Aged in French oak barrels for 22 months.
Harvest	The grapes are harvested from dry land. Come harvest time, ripening is carefully monitored for optimal ripeness and grapes are hand harvested.
Vineyard	The grapes are harvested from dry land (un-irrigated) bush vines, planted on deep-red decomposed granite soils ideal for the retention of natural moisture. The climate, terroir and viticulture result wine rich in flavour but with soft tannins.
Style
body	Full
style	Dry
taste	Fruity
type	Red
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	1
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	500ml
Pack Type	Bottle