Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines (archived)


Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine comes from specific old bush vines which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours. Passion and respect for these old vines, have led to these beautiful and special wines. The Old Bush Vines Range is a dedicated concept from site selection, through to the final drop in the glass at the end of a bottle.

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine Cinsaut 2015

An irresistible, well balanced red wine. With bright ruby red color. Sour cherries, strawberries and a hint of oak on the nose.  Flavours of red pepper, spice, raspberries and a hint of sweet vanilla, followed by a nice fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. Wine finish with a long aftertaste.


Alc: 13.62  RS: 2.27  pH: 3.70  TA: 5.48  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2017

This wine displays a medium light straw hue in the glass with a green tinge and is made in a ripe tropical style with a split personality being elegant on the one hand but serious and bold on the other. Tropical flavours of ripe yellow peaches, white pear, a touch of vanilla blossoms, toast, butterscotch, orange skin and pineapple meet you on the nose.
Alc: 14.08  RS: 2.27  pH: 3.7  TA: 5.6  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine Cinsaut 2016

An irresistible, well balanced red wine, with a bright ruby red colour and sour cherries, strawberries and a hint of oak on the nose. Flavours of red pepper, spice, raspberries and a hint of sweet vanilla, followed by a nice fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. The wine finishes with a long aftertaste.
Alc: 14.27  RS: 2.40  pH: 3.73  TA: 5.60  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine Cinsaut 2017

An irresistible, well balanced red wine, with a bright ruby red colour and sour cherries, red cherries and candy floss on the nose. The fruity palate is delicious with earthiness and flavours of white pepper followed by a fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. The wine finishes with a long aftertaste.
Alc: 14.28  RS: 2.40  pH: 3.6  TA: 5.9  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsault 2019

An irresistible, well balanced red wine, with a bright ruby red colour and sour cherries, red cherries and candy floss on the nose. The fruity palate is delicious with earthiness and flavours of white pepper followed by a fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. The wine finishes with a long aftertaste.


Alc: 13.97  RS: 2.51  pH: 3.52  TA: 6.42  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2016

This Chenin Blanc displays a lovely light straw hue in the glass, and a mineral freshness on the nose. This is a complex wine, with undertones of orange peel and yellow peach, and a long lingering finish. The oak is subtle and well- integrated with the fruit.
Alc: 13.36  RS: 2.17  pH: 3.2  TA: 6.26  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2021

This wine displays a medium light straw hue in the glass with a green tinge and is made in a ripe tropical style with a split personality being elegant on the one hand but serious and bold on the other. Tropical flavours of ripe yellow peaches, white pear, a touch of vanilla blossoms, toast, butterscotch, orange skin and pineapple meet you on the nose. This wine shows many layers as the Chenin Blanc opens up.
Alc: 13.14  RS: 2.40  pH: 3.40  TA: 5.38  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2018

An irresistible, well balanced red wine, with a bright ruby red colour and sour cherries, red cherries and candy floss on the nose. The fruity palate is delicious with earthiness and flavours of white pepper followed by a fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. The wine finishes with a long aftertaste.


Alc: 13.97  RS: 2.51  pH: 3.52  TA: 6.42  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2018

This wine displays a medium light straw hue in the glass with a green tinge and is made in a ripe tropical style with a split personality being elegant on the one hand but serious and bold on the other. Tropical flavours of ripe yellow peaches, white pear, a touch of vanilla blossoms, toast, butterscotch, orange skin and pineapple meet you on the nose. This wine shows many layers as the Chenin Blanc opens up.
Alc: 13.46  RS: 2.34  pH: 3.34  TA: 6.1  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2016

This complex MCC portrays something significant of the Darling area. MCC shows clean and fresh fruit with hints of lime, lemon and ripe red apples together with toastiness, biscuity flavors. Creamy brioche and the influence of extended lees contact improves the mouthfeel that results with a long crisp finish.
Alc: 11.53  RS: 7.74  pH: 3.11  TA: 7.36  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019

This wine displays a medium light straw hue in the glass with a green tinge and is made in a ripe tropical style with a split personality being elegant on the one hand but serious and bold on the other. Tropical flavours of ripe yellow peaches, white pear, a touch of vanilla blossoms, toast, butterscotch, orange skin and pineapple meet you on the nose. This wine shows many layers as the Chenin Blanc opens up.
Alc: 13.46  RS: 2.34  pH: 3.34  TA: 6.1  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:

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