Our Wines (archived) - Pinotage

Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2003

An elegant, cool climate Pinotage with a touch of oak. Some spice on the nose as well as an abundance of small red currant fruit. Smooth, medium-bodied palate of generous richness and mouth-feel. read more »
Alc: 15.5 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.69 TA: 5.34 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2001 - SOLD OUT

Veritas 2003 - Bronze
An elegant, cool climate Pinotage with a touch of oak. Some spice on the nose as well as an abundance of small red currant fruit. Smooth, medium-bodied palate of generous richness and mouth-feel. read more »
Alc: 14.52 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.8 TA: 5.10 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Pinotage 1999

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.6 pH: 3.86 TA: 5.22 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 1999

Veritas 2001 - Silver,/b>
An elegant, cool climate Pinotage with a touch of oak. Some spice on the nose as well as an abundance of small red currant fruit. Smooth medium-bodied palate of generous richness and mouth-feel.
Suggested cuisine accompaniments: Roasted pork knuckles, duck liver patÃ© and Mexican beef fajitas. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.6 pH: 3.86 TA: 5.22 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Premium Pinotage 2013

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.
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Alc: 14.4 RS: 2.37 pH: 3.73 TA: 5.44 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Premium Pinotage 2010
Sweet red and black berries with vanilla wood flavours make up the complex nose of this fine Pinotage. A full bodied wine, with underlying complexity and supporting wood aromas. read more »
Alc: 13.58 RS: 2.03 pH: 3.65 TA: 3.65 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Premium Pinotage 2009
Red and black berries with spicy wood flavours make up the complex nose of this fine Pinotage. A full bodied wine, with underlying complexity and supporting wood aromas.
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Alc: 14.1 RS: 1.5 pH: 3.85 TA: 5.27 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2013

A very bright nose of ripe plums and cherries. These flavours follow on the palate and are complimented by the soft tannins that ensure the wine compliments most light meat dishes very well.
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Alc: 14.39 RS: 1.36 pH: 3.58 TA: 5.43 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2011
An inky black wine with complex fruits and floral hints on the nose. On the palate tannin structure is balanced by flavours of liquorice, dark berries and plums. read more »
Alc: 13.65 RS: 4.5 pH: 3.7 TA: 5.99 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2020
This wine is very expressive and complex on the nose with flavours of red berries, black cherries, vanilla, butterscotch, red plums, coffee and nuances of strawberries. On the palate the flavours follow through with good structure and silky tannins. A well balanced wine with elegance and a lengthy aftertaste.

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Alc: 14.36 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.6 TA: 5.65 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2014
This intensely fruity Pinotage involves associations of ripe strawberries and black cherries sprinkled with vanilla and cinnamon. read more »
Alc: 13.82 RS: 3.72 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.89 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2017
This wine is very expressive and complex on the nose with flavours of red berries, black cherries, vanilla, butterscotch, red plums, coffee and nuances of strawberries. On the palate the flavours follow through with good structure and silky tannins. A really balanced wine with elegance and a lengthy aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14.14 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.50 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2016 -  SOLD OUT
This intensely fruity Pinotage involves associations of ripe strawberries and black cherries sprinkled with vanilla and cinnamon. read more »
Alc: 14.37 RS: 3.44 pH: 3.47 TA: 5.50 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2019
This wine is very expressive and complex on the nose with flavours of red berries, black cherries, vanilla, butterscotch, red plums, coffee and nuances of strawberries. On the palate the flavours follow through with good structure and silky tannins. A well balanced wine with elegance and a lengthy aftertaste.

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Alc: 14 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.6 TA: 5.65 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2018
This wine is very expressive and complex on the nose with flavours of red berries, black cherries, vanilla, butterscotch, red plums, coffee and nuances of strawberries. On the palate the flavours follow through with good structure and silky tannins. A well balanced wine with elegance and a lengthy aftertaste.

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Alc: 13.17 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.44 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Chocoholic 2014
A delicious and elegant wine that delights the nose and palate with lovely dark plum flavours with soft tannins and lingering notes of toasty oak characters. A wine that shows a lot of modern styling with the trademark Darling elegance!! read more »
Alc: 14.3 RS: 8.92 pH: 3.68 TA: 5.53 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellar Reserve Chocoholic 2013
A delicious and elegant wine that delights the nose and palate with lovely ripe plum flavours with soft tannins and lingering notes of toasty oak characters. A wine that shows a lot of modern styling with the trademark Darling elegance!! read more »
Alc: 14.8 RS: 9.92 pH: 3.6 TA: 5.62 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Onyx Kroon 2001 -  SOLD OUT
Veritas 2003 - Silver
â€˜The Jewel in our Crownâ€™
Silver - South African Wine Trophy Show
Three and a half stars (Wine Magazine)
88 points - Wine Spectator in 2003
A very attractive spicy nose with aromas of coffee and mocha accompanied by a full-boded and well-balance palate. Delicate dark berry fruit slides over the palate with finesse and opulence. read more »
Alc: 13.98 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.72 TA: 5.58 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Onyx Kroon 2000
SAA Onboard Listin 2000
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show - Silver
A very attractive spicy nose with aromas of coffee and mocha accompanied by a full-bodied and well-balanced palate. Delicate dark berry fruit slides over the palate with finesse and opulence. read more »
Alc: 13.98 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.72 TA: 5.88 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Onyx Pinotage 2001 -  SOLD OUT
Veritas 2003 - Silver
86 points - Wine Spectator in 2003
A very attractive nose with aromas of vanilla and small red berries. A full-bodied and well-balanced palate. Delicate berry fruit holds up a structured palate with finesse and elegance. read more »
Alc: 14.35 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.80 TA: 5.72 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Onyx Pinotage 1999
A very attractive nose with aromas of vanilla and small red berries. A full-bodied and well-balanced palate. Delicate berry fruit holds up as structured with finesse and elegance. read more »
Alc: 13.61 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.86 TA: 5.73 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Flamingo Bay Lagoon Rosé 2004
An aromatic, dry rose with an explosion of red berry fruit and boiled sweets on the nose. A refreshing palate ideally suited for brunch with a smoked salmon salad or watching the sun set over a calm sea in summer. read more »
Alc: 12.5 RS: 1.9 pH: 3.44 TA: 6.01 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Groenekloof Pinotage 1999
SAA Onboard Listing
Four star in the 2000 Wine Magazine
Veritas 1999 - Silver
Top 10 Finalist in ABSA Top 10 Pinotage 1999
Matured in 300 liter French and American (20%) oak barrels for 15 months. A very attractive red berry and vanillin nose with aromas of spice accompanied by a full-bodied and well-balanced palate. This wine is a huge mouthfull of Pinotage fruit which slides over the palate with finesse and opulence. Drink now and over the next 5 to 8 years. read more »
Alc: 13.0 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.79 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2005
A deep coloured fruity wine with the typical Pinotage aromas of dark chocolate, banana and red berries. On the palate the wine is rich and full-bodied with soft, dry tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.4 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.72 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Onyx Pinotage 2005
Vanilla pod, small red berries and a slight hint of banana makes up the complex and concentrated nose of this fine Pinotage. A full-bodied wine, with underlying complexity and tannin, which only presents itself with time. read more »
Alc: 14.72 RS: 1.8 pH: 3.67 TA: 5.67 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Onyx Pinotage 2007
Vanilla pod, small red berries and a slight hint of banana makes up the complex and concentrated nose of this fine Pinotage. A full-bodied wine, with underlying complexity and tannin, which only presents itself with time. read more »
Alc: 14.9 RS: 1.9 pH: 3.66 TA: 6.09 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Onyx Pinotage 2006
Vanilla pod, small red berries and a slight hint of banana makes up the complex and concentrated nose of this fine Pinotage. A full-bodied wine, with underlying complexity and tannin, which only presents itself with time. read more »
Alc: 14.79 RS: 1.3 pH: 3.70 TA: 5.85 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Flamingo Bay Lagoon Rosé 2005
An aromatic, dry rose with an explosion of red berry fruit and boiled sweets on the nose. Buy by the caseload! read more »
Alc: 12.5 RS: 2.30 pH: 3.60 TA: 5.70 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2005
Fresh, but ripe fruit dominates this typical Darling Pinotage. Stone cherries and wild black berries play on the palate for an elegant, yet juicy mouth feel and the wine finishes with soft dry tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.68 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.75 TA: 5.22 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2006
Fresh, but ripe fruit dominates this typical Darling Pinotage. Stone cherries and wild black berries play on the palate for an elegant, yet juicy mouth feel and the wine finishes with soft dry tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.46 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.68 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2009
Fresh, but ripe fruit dominates this typical Darling Pinotage. Stone cherries and wild black berries play on the palate for an elegant, yet juicy mouth feel and the wine finishes with soft dry tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.06 RS: 1.09 pH: 3.93 TA: 5.07 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2010
Fresh, but ripe fruit dominates this typical Darling Pinotage. Stone cherries and wild black berries play on the palate for an elegant, yet juicy mouth feel and the wine finishes with soft dry tannins. read more »
Alc: 13.15 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.89 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Old Block Pinotage 2009
Fresh, but ripe fruit dominates this typical Darling Pinotage. Stone cherries and wild black berries play on the palate for an elegant, yet juicy mouth feel and the wine finishes with soft dry tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.13 RS: 1.09 pH: 3.93 TA: 5.07 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Flamingo Bay Pinotage Rose 2008
Pomegranate and cranberry juice in colour, this is what summer drinking is all about. Turkish delight on the nose and even more obvious on the palate makes for a mouth watering appetising wine. read more »
Alc: 11.77 RS: 1.6 pH: 3.38 TA: 6.26 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Onyx Pinotage 2002
Veritas 2005 - Bronze
Veritas 2004 - Bronze
Vanilla pod, pungent flavours of small red berries and a slight hint of banana makes up the complex nose on this fine Pinotage. A subtle wine with underlying complexity which only presents itself with time. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.80 TA: 5.72 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2021
Enticing aromas of Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla and red plum. These follow through to the palate with an added hint of butterscotch and smooth, supple tannins. Perfectly balanced, this wine will tickle your taste buds and reward with its structure and length of flavour. read more »
Alc: 14.29 RS: 9.28 pH: 3.66 TA: 5.24 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Gustus Skattie Pinotage Sweet Wine 2013

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
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Alc: 13.91 RS: 128 pH: 4.0 TA: 6.74 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2017
A vibrant display of a wide range of fruit and flavours that includes Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla, red plum and butterscotch. Just to name a few….The flavours follow through on the palate with an amazing structure and smooth supple tannins. This wine is perfectly balanced and well put together. This wine will tickle your taste buds and will be an amazing journey for all to experience the unique Darling terroir in a glass. read more »
Alc: 13.61 RS: 10.28 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: 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. read more »
Alc: 14.09 RS: 96 pH: 3.6 TA: 6.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2015
A vibrant display of fresh fruit and flavours that includes Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla, red plum and butterscotch. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 9.7 pH: 3.6 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2008
Fresh, but ripe fruit dominates this typical Darling Pinotage. Stone cherries and wild black berries play on the palate for an elegant, yet juicy mouth feel and the wine finishes with soft dry tannins. read more »
Alc: 13.87 RS: 1.56 pH: 3.74 TA: 5.02 VA: TSO2: 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.
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Alc: 14.74 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.42 TA: 5.32 VA: TSO2: 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. read more »
Alc: 14.78 RS: 2.34 pH: 3.57 TA: 5.69 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 3litre NV
A vibrant display of a wide range of fruit and flavours that includes Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla, red plum and butterscotch…just to name a few! The flavours follow through on the palate with an amazing structure and smooth supple tannins. This wine is perfectly balanced and well put together. This wine will tickle your taste buds and will be an amazing journey for all to experience the unique Darling terroir in a glass. read more »
Alc: 13.64 RS: 9.62 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.74 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2016
A vibrant display of a wide range of fruit and flavours that includes Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla, red plum and butterscotch. Just to name a few…. The flavours follow through on the palate with an amazing structure and smooth supple tannins. This wine is perfectly balanced and well put together. This wine will tickle your taste buds and will be an amazing journey for all to experience the unique Darling terroir in a glass. read more »
Alc: 13.67 RS: 9.7 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Chocoholic Pinotage 2016 1,5litre
A vibrant display of a wide range of fruit and flavours that includes Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla, red plum and butterscotch. Just to name a few…. The flavours follow through on the palate with an amazing structure and smooth supple tannins. This wine is perfectly balanced and well put together. This wine will tickle your taste buds and will be an amazing journey for all to experience the unique Darling terroir in a glass. read more »
Alc: 13.67 RS: 9.7 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: 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. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.70 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.85 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2020
Enticing aromas of Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla and red plum. These follow through to the palate with an added hint of butterscotch and smooth, supple tannins. Perfectly balanced, this wine will tickle your taste buds and reward with its structure and length of flavour. read more »
Alc: 14.29 RS: 9.28 pH: 3.66 TA: 5.24 VA: TSO2: 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. read more »
Alc: 13.74 RS: 108 pH: 3.5 TA: 7.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2018
A vibrant display of a wide range of fruit and flavours that includes Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla, red plum and butterscotch. Just to name a few.... The flavours follow through on the palate with an amazing structure and smooth supple tannins. This wine is perfectly balanced and well put together. This wine will tickle your taste buds and will be an amazing journey for all to experience the unique Darling terroir in a glass.

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Alc: 13.48 RS: 6.62 pH: 3.56 TA: 5.85 VA: TSO2: FSO2: