DARLING CELLARS RESERVE "Six Tonner" - Merlot - Darling, South Africa
DARLING CELLARS RESERVE "SIX TONNER"
This purple and red coloured wine has a fresh bouquet of fruity, soft and delicate plum flavours. The palate has a subtle hint of oak giving the wine a strong balance between oak and wood which makes it an easy drink. Along with red meats, it also pairs well with grilled or barbecued meats.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
SOUTH AFRICA
Darling
Merlot
Product Description
The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir and varietal specific. The cool and temperate West Coast climate lends itself to a different micro- and mesoclimate which, along with the different types of soil, lead to unique grapes, which we guide into even more unique wines. Having 99% of all vineyards dry land and almost the same percentage as bush vine, this is as close to what nature intended for grapes to be as one can get.
Wine Facts
| Grape Varietal | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Region | Darling |
| Country | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Winemakers | Pieter-Niel Rossouw |
| Producer | Darling Cellars |
| Average age of vines | 18-25 years |
| Production method | 5-10 tons per hectare |
| Harvest method | Hand & machine |
| Fermentation & maceration | Crush and destalk, 12 days fermentation at 22-28°C. After malolactic fermentation a portion (approx. 50%) of the wine is racked into barrels for 7-8 months while the balance is transferred into stainless tanks to which staves are added. A blend of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used |
| Aging | 4-6 years |
| Alcohol | 14.72% |
| SKU | SA11 |
Reviews & Ratings
The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir and varietal specific. The cool and temperate West Coast climate lends itself to a different micro- and mesoclimate which, along with the different types of soil, lead to unique grapes, which we guide into even more unique wines. Having 99% of all vineyards dry land and almost the same percentage as bush vine, this is as close to what nature intended for grapes to be as one can get.
| Grape Varietal | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Region | Darling |
| Country | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Winemakers | Pieter-Niel Rossouw |
| Producer | Darling Cellars |
| Average age of vines | 18-25 years |
| Production method | 5-10 tons per hectare |
| Harvest method | Hand & machine |
| Fermentation & maceration | Crush and destalk, 12 days fermentation at 22-28°C. After malolactic fermentation a portion (approx. 50%) of the wine is racked into barrels for 7-8 months while the balance is transferred into stainless tanks to which staves are added. A blend of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used |
| Aging | 4-6 years |
| Alcohol | 14.72% |
| SKU | SA11 |
