D’aria Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Wine

VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-picked and sorted by hand. Fermentation takes place in 15 000 litre tanks. Wine is then matured for 12 months in 225 litre French oak vats.

TASTING NOTE: A serious Bordeaux red blend that reflects a combination of rich dark red fruits and well balanced oak. A well balanced and elegant wine.

FOOD: Ideal for heavier meat dishes such as roasted fillet, lamb, duck, venison, beef stews and casseroles.

VINTAGE:2008
VARIETIES:60 Cabernet Sauvignon; 40% Merlot
REGION:Durbanville, Western Cape
SOIL:Oak leaf 1, 2 and 3
TRELLIS SYSTEM:Perold system
YIELD:7-8 tons per ha
AGE:14 years
ANALYSIS:Alc 14.52% by vol, TA 3.4 g/l, RS 3.2 g/l, pH 3.75