Winery Darling CellarsSix Tonner Merlot Reserve
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The Six Tonner Merlot Reserve of the Winery Darling Cellars is in the top 50 of wines of Darling.
Taste structure of the Six Tonner Merlot Reserve from the Winery Darling Cellars
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Six Tonner Merlot Reserve of Winery Darling Cellars in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Six Tonner Merlot Reserve of Winery Darling Cellars in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Six Tonner Merlot Reserve
Pairings that work perfectly with Six Tonner Merlot Reserve
Original food and wine pairings with Six Tonner Merlot Reserve
The Six Tonner Merlot Reserve of Winery Darling Cellars matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, pizza queen with merguez or veal paupiettes with forestry sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Darling Cellars's Six Tonner Merlot Reserve.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Six Tonner Merlot Reserve from Winery Darling Cellars are 2018, 2011, 2009, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Darling Cellars
The Winery Darling Cellars is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 98 wines for sale in the of Darling to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Darling
Coastal WO of the Coastal Region (Western Cape, ex-Swartland in 2003) 11 km from the Atlantic: signature Sauvignon Blanc as king white, grown in bush-vines (rare worldwide) — intense and unusual with signature lively citrus, tropical fruits and a fresh herbaceous touch. Signature Shiraz as king red in bush-vines — rich and spicy with black fruits, pepper and a smoky touch. Pinotage complement. Cool-climate refreshed by Benguela current, Atlantic breezes.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Mercaptan
Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.
