Darling Cellars Gustus (archived)


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. The hand selection of grapes is focused on optimum ripeness at the crusher to deliver flavour in you glass. The best judge of TASTE is yourself!

Darling Cellars Gustus Chenin Blanc 2018

This is an example of what a Darling Chenin Blanc can produce.  Wine with multiple layers of fresh green apple, guava, quince and yellow ripe peaches.  Lees and skin contact add a creaminess to the wine that leaves a lingering mouthfeel, wishing for more.
Alc: 13.57  RS: 1.87  pH: 3.32  TA: 5.97  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Skattie Pinotage Sweet Wine 2015

Ruby red, rich and spicy with notes of dark berries and hints of raisins, it is well bodied, very intense with notes of ripe cherries.
Alc: 14.09  RS: 96  pH: 3.6  TA: 6.8  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2019

This elegant and expressive fruit driven wine, exhibits hints of cloves, tobacco, Christmas cake and crushed black pepper. Ripe red cherries and mulberries as well as a hint of chocolate follow through to a well-structured and lengthy palate with fine grained tannins.
Alc: 14.23  RS: 3.0  pH: 3.66  TA: 5.9  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Pinotage 2015

A bouquet of dark plums, currants, dark berries, forest floor and kelp with underlying toasted oak notes. These concentrated flavours follow on the palate and combined with a fine tannin structure, give the wine a rich complex finish.


Alc: 14.74  RS: 2.4  pH: 3.42  TA: 5.32  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Pinotage 2017

A bouquet of dark plums, currants, dark berries, forest floor and kelp with underlying toasted oak notes. These concentrated flavours follow on the palate and combined with a fine tannin structure, give the wine a rich complex finish.
Alc: 14.78  RS: 2.34  pH: 3.57  TA: 5.69  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2015

This elegant and expressive fruit driven wine, exhibits hints of mushroom truffle and clover. A sweet palate is complimented by subtle oaking and fine tannin structure which lingers on the palate. A beautiful wine that will reward those who cellar carefully, however why not spoil your friends and enjoy whenever the occasion allows.


Alc: 14.60  RS: 2.71  pH: 3.55  TA: 5.29  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2017

This elegant and expressive fruit driven wine, exhibits hints of cloves, tobacco and crushed black pepper. Ripe red cherries and mulberries as well as a hint of chocolate follow through to a well-structured and lengthy palate with fine grained tannins. A beautiful wine that will reward those who cellar carefully
Alc: 14.5  RS: 3.54  pH: 3.43  TA: 5.95  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Not made in a full ripe style this wine offers tropical flavours of pineapple, watermelon and green undertones of asparagus and mineral aromas on the palate. This is a medium bodied wine with an aging potential of 2-3 years. Seafood dishes, creamy chicken dish or a garden salad in early summer - the perfect accompaniment!


Alc: 13.0  RS: 1.7  pH: 3.4  TA: 5.7  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

The wine shows an array of ripe blue berries, some hints of tobacco and pencil shavings on the nose to follow onto the palate with a lengthy finish of spice and well balanced tannins
Alc: 14.5  RS: 2.88  pH: 3.4  TA: 5.76  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

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.

Alc: 14.23  RS: 3.0  pH: 3.66  TA: 5.9  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

The wine shows an array of ripe blue berries, some hints of tobacco/cigar box and pencil shavings on the nose to follow onto the palate with a lengthy finish of spice and well balanced tannins .
Alc: 14  RS: 3.80  pH: 3.4  TA: 6.85  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Pinotage 2018

A bouquet of dark plums, currants, dark berries, forest floor and kelp with underlying toasted oak notes. These concentrated flavours follow on the palate and combined with a fine tannin structure, give the wine a rich complex finish.
Alc: 14.00  RS: 2.70  pH: 3.59  TA: 5.85  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2018

This elegant and expressive fruit driven wine, exhibits hints of cloves, tobacco, Christmas cake and crushed black pepper. Ripe red cherries and mulberries as well as a hint of chocolate follow through to a well-structured and lengthy palate with fine grained tannins.
Alc: 14.5  RS: 2.81  pH: 3.5  TA: 5.8  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Chenin Blanc 2019

This is an example of what a Darling Chenin Blanc can produce. Wine with multiple layers of fresh green apple, guava, quince and yellow ripe peaches. Lees and skin contact add a creaminess to the wine that leaves a lingering mouthfeel, wishing for more.
Alc: 13.55  RS: 3.1  pH: 3.54  TA: 6.0  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Not made in a full ripe style this wine offers tropical flavours of pineapple, watermelon and green undertones of asparagus and mineral aromas on the palate.
Alc: 13.59  RS: 2.8  pH: 3.48  TA: 6.4  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Skattie Pinotage Sweet Wine NV

Ruby red, rich and spicy with notes of dark berries and hints of raisins, it is well bodied, very intense with notes of ripe cherries. Excellent with strong cheeses and desserts. Serve slightly chilled and enjoy with good friends. Seductively smooth, sensually soft, significantly sweet, mouthfillingly moreish, decadently Pinotage.
Alc: 13.74  RS: 108  pH: 3.5  TA: 7.1  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

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