Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2021

The Gustus Shiraz is an elegant and expressive fruit driven wine, exhibiting hints of mushroom truffle and clover. A sweet palate is complimented by subtle oaking and fine tannin structure which lingers on the palate.

Pairs well with a beef casserole, braised pork neck, oxtail stew, bolognaise, biltong, bobotie, or any venison dishes.

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variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Darling Cellars

winemaker : Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman

wine of origin : Darling

analysis : alc : 14.26 % vol rs : 2.7 g/l pH : 3.58 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2023 Shiraz SA Challenge - Top 12 winner
2023 Veritas Awards - Gold

Translated from Latin ‘gustus’ means ‘taste’ and this is what this wine is all about.

Darling Cellars Gustus comes from specific vineyards which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours. These vineyards are planted in the best terroir for the specific varietal. Vineyards are carefully monitored by the winemaker who ultimately decides when the grapes will be harvested. The hand selection of grapes is focused on optimum ripeness at the crusher to deliver flavour in you glass.

in the vineyard : Deep, dark coloured laterite soils from decomposed granite in the Darling Hills. Micro climate positively influenced by the Atlantic with sunny days and cool evenings. Bush vines, no irrigation.

about the harvest: Bush Vines, no irrigation.
Yield 4-6 t/ha.
Balling at Harvest: 26-27°B

in the cellar :

5 day cold soak and then fermentation in open tanks with a combination of pump overs and punch downs. Alcoholic fermentation is finished on the skins and extended skin contact for another 10 days. Aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 22 months.

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