South Africa, Darling
Cinsault
Description
An irresistible, well balanced red wine, with a bright ruby red colour and sour cherries, strawberries and a hint of oak on the nose. Flavours of red pepper, spice, raspberries and a hint of sweet vanilla, followed by a nice fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. The wine finishes with a long aftertaste. This wine will go very well with roasted leg of lamb, Moroccan lamb, well-made Curry stews or Escargot. This wine will age for 8-15 years if stored properly.
Awards
Silver Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Tasting Notes
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Crush and destalk into small open fermenters. Cold soak for two days before fermentation started. 14 days fermentation at 20-24°C, Free run and Press wine kept separate
Vineyard: Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines
Terroir Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines Vineyard 38 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation Yield 4-6 t/ha Balling at Harvest 23- 24°B
Soil Type
Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines
Viticulture
Vineyard type: 38 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation Yield: 4-6 t/ha Balling at Harvest: 23- 24°B
Maturation
Barrel maturation in 100% French Oak (1st fill, 2nd and 3rd) for 15 months. Only the best 7 barrels were selected for the blend.
