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
Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
90 pts Tim Atkin
Silver Veritas
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Tasting Notes
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Destalk and crush into small open fermenters. Cold soak for 5 days before fermentation starts. 14 days fermentation at 20-24°C. Only the best free run wine is used Maturation: Barrel maturation in a combination of French and American oak (2nd and 3rd fill) for 22 months. Only the best barrels were selected for the blend
Vineyard: Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines
Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines Vineyard type: 40 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
Destalk and crush into small open fermenters. Cold soak for 5 days before fermentation starts. 14 days fermentation at 20-24°C. Only the best free run wine is used Maturation: Barrel maturation in a combination of French and American oak (2nd and 3rd fill) for 22 months. Only the best barrels were selected for the blend
