Darling Cellars
Darling Cellars De-Alcoholised is a product range of varietals where the focus is on fruit driven, varietal true, value for money products. The grapes were harvested from dryland farmed vineyards in Darling, where the vines are not trellised and planted as bush vines.
4 Products
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R94.50 – R567.00
Tasting Notes
Great light salmon pink colour with ripe strawberries and sweet candyfloss on the nose following through to a balanced pallet with a lingering finish.Blend Information
98% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% GrenacheFood Suggestions
Low in calories and vegan friendly, a salmon salad, Italian food with a red sauce or stuffed mushrooms.In The Vineyard
Terroir: Vineyards from different slopes and different soils were used for this blend. The cool nights and cool South-westerly wind in the afternoons cooled the vineyards down and helped to form the elegant fruit flavours. Soil types consisted of weathered granite to deep red and well drained soils.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigationTechnical Analysis
Winemaker – Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
Main Variety – Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol – 0.39 %vol
pH – 3.37
RS – 2.3 g/l
Total Acid – 6.06 g/l
Appellation – Darling -
R94.50 – R567.00
Tasting Notes
A light yellow with green tint in colour, flavours of ripe tropical fruit, yellow peaches and gooseberries complimented by a fresh acidity and lingering finish.Blend Information
100%v Sauvignon BlancFood Suggestions
This wine will pair well with most seafood, and will go particularly well with some of the West Coast’s fresh mussels or oysters! Low in calories and vegan-friendlyIn The Vineyard
Terroir: Vineyards strategically planted on South-West facing slopes to capture cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and cold Benguela current. Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, with good drainage. Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigationTechnical Analysis
Winemaker – Pieter-Niel Rossouw
Main Variety – Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol – 0.37 %vol
pH – 3.25
RS – 2.3 g/l
Total Acid – 6.16 g/l
Appellation – Darling -
R94.50 – R567.00
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red in colour with hints of ripe red fruit, crushed black pepper, dried rose petals and candied cherries. Well integrated French Oak tannins.Blend Information
100% ShirazFood Suggestions
A very balanced Red which can be enjoyed with mild curry dishes or a nice slow cooked brisket. Low in calories and vegan-friendly.In The Vineyard
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, no irrigationTechnical Analysis
Winemaker – Pieter -Niel Rossouw
Main Variety – Shiraz
Alcohol – 0.5 %vol
pH – 3.58
RS – 2.52 g/l
Total Acid – 5.42 g/l
SO2 – 40 mg/l
Appellation – Darling -
R109.00 – R654.00
Tasting Notes
Great light salmon pink colour with aromas of ripe strawberries and sweet plum following through to a balanced palate with a lingering finish that leaves you wanting more.Blend Information
96% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% GrenacheFood Suggestions
Serve chilled on its own or with a salmon salad, fresh sashimi or yellow tail ceviche.Main variety Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage NV
Analysis alc: 0.45 | ph: 3.37 | rs: 2.3 | ta: 5.96Technical Analysis
Winemaker – Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter
Main Variety – Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol – 0.45 %vol
pH – 3.37
RS – 2.3 g/l
Total Acid – 5.96 g/l
Appellation – Darling