Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2017

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 12.8 %vol
pH - 3.2
RS - 4.0 g/l
Total Acid - 5.4 g/l
Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Rose
Style - Dry
Body - Light
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

Light pink blush in colour, this is what summer drinking is all about. Arrays of strawberries, raspberries and candy floss are found on the nose that follow through on the palate with a refreshing 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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