Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2016

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 12.64 %vol
pH - 3.42
RS - 3.62 g/l
Total Acid - 5.50 g/l
Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Rose
Style - Dry


Tasting Notes

Light pink blush in colour, this is what summer drinking is all about. Strawberries, raspberries and candy floss on the nose and the palate make for a mouthwatering and appetizing wine. A fresh sweet red fruit lingering aftertaste.

Blend Information

100% Merlot

Food Suggestions

Enjoy anytime of the day!

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: Decomposed granite in the area surrounding Darling Hills. Hot summers moderated by the cool Atlantic.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation


About The Harvest

Yield: 6 - 8 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 21°B

In The Cellar

Vinification: Crush and destalk, racked from the skins before fermentation, 10 days fermentation at 13° C
Maturation: Maturing in stainless steel tanks


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2022 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2021 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2020 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2019 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2017 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2016 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2015 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2014 Abé Beukes and Welma Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2012 Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh Merlot

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