variety : Shiraz [ 44% Shiraz, 39% Mourvedre ]
winemaker : Abé Beukes, Carel Hugo
wine of origin : Darling
analysis : alc : 13.65 % vol rs : 2.41 g/l pH : 3.64 ta : 5.50 g/l
type : Red
pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork
in the vineyard : 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.
Terroir: Strategically selected sites which get the warm sunny days and cooling effect of the Atlantic Ocean. Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, good drainage
Vineyard type: Bush Vine and trellised vines
in the cellar : Vinification: Crush and destalk, 10 days fermentation at 22° - 28° C with oak chips
Maturation: After malolactic fermentation, wine is racked into barrels and stainless steel tanks with French Oak staves for 4 months. A combination of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used