{"id":9548,"date":"2026-04-13T18:39:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9548"},"modified":"2026-04-13T22:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:55:57","slug":"darling-cellars-dc-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-case-of-6","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/product\/darling-cellars-dc-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-case-of-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Darling Cellars (DC) Cabernet Sauvignon \/ Merlot ( Case of 6)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cool-Climate Elegance from the Darling Hills<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">DC Cabernet Sauvignon \/ Merlot<\/b> is a signature blend from Darling Cellars, where the vines are influenced by the cold Atlantic breezes. This unique geography allows the grapes to ripen slowly, preserving the natural acidity and &#8220;crunchy&#8221; fruit flavors that make this wine so refreshing compared to heavier, jammy reds.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Blend: Structure Meets Softness<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">This wine is a harmonious marriage of two noble varieties:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cabernet Sauvignon:<\/b> Provides the backbone, offering deep flavors of blackcurrant (cassis) and firm, structured tannins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Merlot:<\/b> Acts as the &#8220;softener,&#8221; adding a plush, juicy texture and notes of ripe plum and red berries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tasting Profile<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Aroma:<\/b> Inviting scents of dark berries, hints of tobacco leaf, and a touch of dried herbs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Palate:<\/b> Medium-bodied and incredibly smooth. 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By combining the structure of Cabernet with the velvety softness of Merlot, Darling Cellars has created a &#8220;crowd-pleaser&#8221; red that works for any occasion. Sourced from cool-climate vineyards, it delivers vibrant fruit and elegant tannins in every glass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9615,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"product_cat":[258],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9548","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-labeled-red-wine","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/9548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9548"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9548"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}