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Darling Cellars "Quercus Gold" Chardonnay 2004

A fruit salad of nectarine and apricot with fresh citrus flavours on the aftertaste. An elegant wine with or without food.
Alc: 12.0  RS: 2.30  pH: 3.48  TA: 6.58  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2002

A rich creamy palate full of ripe tropical fruit flavours laced with oak vanillins.
Alc: 13.14  RS: 2.2  pH: 3.77  TA: 5.58  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chardonnay 2001

A rich creamy palate full of ripe tropical fruit flavours laced with oak vanillins.
Alc: 12.5  RS: 1.6  pH: 3.53  TA: 5.41  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Chardonnay 2000

A rich creamy palate full of ripe tropical fruit flavours laced with oak vanillins.
Alc: 13.84  RS: 1.6  pH: 3.53  TA: 5.41  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Limited Release Lime Kilns 2011

This wine shows a light yellow colour and a rich combination of peaches, citrus and vanilla on the nose. The palate is complex and very well balanced with a firm structure and clean flavours.
Alc: 14.14  RS: 3.76  pH: 3.57  TA: 6.05  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars MCC Blanc de Blanc Brut 2013

A pale golden color with lime green tinges gives a hint to the flavors that might follow. The bouquet is packed with citrus notes that are followed on the palate by flavors of ripe golden delicious apples and fresh brioche from the extended lees maturation. The rich palate gives way to subtle mineral notes that persist and make this the perfect wine to be enjoyed with someone special…. And maybe even n few oysters on the half shell too!
Alc: 11.74  RS: 6.42  pH: 3.28  TA: 7.26  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2017

A pale golden color with lime green tinges gives a hint to the flavors that might follow. The bouquet displays buttery, toasty, ripe apples and citrus notes. Flavors follow through on the palate with a crisp, well balanced acidity and undertones of brioche and butterscotch due to extended lees contact.
Alc: 11.2  RS: 9  pH: 3.1  TA: 7.9  VA:  TSO2: 18  FSO2: 72

Darling Cellars Limited Release MCC Blanc de Blanc Brut 2011

Rich straw in colour, with a beautiful array of bubbles as the wine is poured. Slight citrus notes on the nose are supported by ripe apple and brioche from the Chardonnay and 20 months on lees.
Alc: 12.42  RS: 9.7  pH: 3.11  TA: 9.7  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2019

Bouquet opens up with fresh lemon, lime and green apples that excites your senses. Creamy palate with hints of baked bread and toast broadens the palate.
Alc: 12.24  RS: 8.6  pH: 3.44  TA: 7.4  VA:  TSO2: 18  FSO2: 72

Darling Cellars MCC Blanc de Blanc Brut 2014

A pale golden color with lime green tinges gives a hint to the flavors that might follow. The bouquet displays buttery, toasty, ripe apples and citrus notes. Flavors follow through on the palate with a crisp, well balanced acidity and undertones of brioche and butterscotch due to extended lees contact.


Alc: 11.63  RS: 9.3  pH: 3.10  TA: 7.20  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2018

Bouquet opens up with fresh lemon, lime and green apples that excites your senses. Creamy palate with hints of baked bread and toast broadens the palate. To be enjoyed on any memorable occasion.
Alc: 13  RS: 8.3  pH: 3.3  TA: 7.5  VA:  TSO2: 18  FSO2: 72

Darling Cellars Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2016

A pale golden color with lime green tinges gives a hint to the flavors that might follow. The bouquet displays buttery, toasty, ripe apples and citrus notes. Flavors follow through on the palate with a crisp, well balanced acidity and undertones of brioche and butterscotch due to extended lees contact.
Alc: 11.2  RS: 9.0  pH: 3.1  TA: 7.9  VA:  TSO2: 18  FSO2: 72

Darling Cellars MCC Blanc de Blanc Brut 2015

A pale golden color with lime green tinges gives a hint to the flavors that might follow. The bouquet displays buttery, toasty, ripe apples and citrus notes. Flavors follow through on the palate with a crisp, well balanced acidity and undertones of brioche and butterscotch due to extended lees contact.
Alc: 11.44  RS: 9.6  pH: 3.34  TA: 7.17  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2021

An array of white pears, pineapple and lemon are the flavours on the nose that will follow through on the palate. A fruitful wine with a good mid palate, that ends off with a zesty lemon finish.


Alc: 13.13  RS: 3.02  pH: 3.45  TA: 5.96  VA:  TSO2: 150  FSO2: 45

Darling Cellars Reserve Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2013

White pears and pineapple are the flavours you'll find on this lightly wooded Chardonnay. A clean, complex mouth feel and the aroma of pear on the palate with a well-balanced aftertaste, makes this the perfect wine with food.
Alc: 14.04  RS: 2.84  pH: 3.53  TA: 5.83  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2022

An array of white pears, pineapple and lemon are the flavours on the nose that will follow through on the palate. A fruitful wine with a good mid palate, that ends off with a zesty lemon finish.


Alc: 13.13  RS: 3.02  pH: 3.45  TA: 5.96  VA:  TSO2: 150  FSO2: 45

Darling Cellars Reserve Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2016

White pears and pineapple are the flavours you'll find on this lightly wooded Chardonnay. A clean, complex mouth feel and the aroma of pear on the palate with a well-balanced aftertaste, makes this the perfect wine with food.


Alc: 13.4  RS: 2.37  pH: 3.30  TA: 6.12  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2018

An array of white pears, pineapple and lemon are the flavours on the nose that will follow through on the palate. A fruitful wine with a good mid palate, that ends off with a zesty lemon finish.


Alc: 13.01  RS: 2.27  pH: 3.4  TA: 5.56  VA:  TSO2: 150  FSO2: 45

Darling Cellars Reserve "Quercus Gold" Chardonnay 2015

White pears and pineapple are the flavours you'll find on this lightly wooded Chardonnay. A clean, complex mouth feel and the aroma of pear on the palate with a well-balanced aftertaste, makes this the perfect wine with food.
Alc: 13.54  RS: 2.48  pH: 3.42  TA: 5.14  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2020

An array of white pears, pineapple and lemon are the flavours on the nose that will follow through on the palate. A fruitful wine with a good mid palate, that ends off with a zesty lemon finish.


Alc: 13.13  RS: 3.02  pH: 3.45  TA: 5.96  VA:  TSO2: 150  FSO2: 45

Darling Cellars Reserve Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2017 -  SOLD OUT

An array of white pears, pineapple, lemon and red apple are the flavours on the nose that will follow through on the palate. A fruitful wine with a good mid palate, that ends off with a zesty lemon finish.


Alc: 14.9  RS: 3.08  pH: 3.4  TA: 6.57  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Onyx Chardonnay 2001

A very attractive tropical nose with aromas of limes, pineapple and grapefruit accompanied by a full-bodied, rich, creamy and well-balanced palate.
Alc: 13.08  RS: 1.4  pH: 3.71  TA: 5.31  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Onyx Chardonnay 1999

Matured in 300 liter French oak barrels for 15 months. A very attractive tropical nose with aromas of limes, pineapple and grapefruit accompanied by a full-bodied, rich, creamy and well-balanced palate.
Alc: 12.64  RS: 1.3  pH: 3.8  TA: 6.06  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Groenekloof Chardonnay 1998

A very fruity wine with a good balance of oak and fruit flavours. A full bodied Chardonnay with typical flavours of citrus, peaches and tropical fruit. Drink until 2002.
Alc: 14.01  RS: 3.0  pH: 3.49  TA: 5.1  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Quercus Gold" Chardonnay 2005

A fruit driven wine with no oak influences. Fresh aroma of citrus and flowery flavours followed by a soft, well balanced mouth feel.
Alc: 13.0  RS: 2.4  pH: 3.54  TA: 5.36  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2009

Rich straw in colour, with a beautiful array of bubbles as the wine is poured. Slight citrus notes on the nose are supported by ripe apple and brioche from the Chardonnay and 20 months on lees. A beautifully balanced dryness and persistent mousse on the palate makes this a great MCC to savour with Oysters, or a stunning sunset...
Alc: 12.0  RS: 8.0  pH: 3.40  TA: 6.06  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Methode Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2008

Rich straw in colour, with a beautiful array of bubbles as the wine is poured. Slight citrus notes on the nose are supported by ripe apple and brioche from the Chardonnay and 20 months on lees. A beautifully balanced dryness and persistent mousse on the palate makes this a great MCC to savour with Oysters, or a stunning sunset...


Alc: 11.00  RS: 8.0  pH: 3.40  TA: 6.06  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Reserve Quercus Gold Chardonnay 2011

White pears and tropical fruits are the flavours you'll find on this lightly wooded Chardonnay. A clean, soft mouth feel and the aroma of pear on the palate with a well balanced aftertaste.
Alc: 13.9  RS: 4.0  pH: 3.48  TA: 6.1  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Quercus Gold" Chardonnay

Citrus, butter and some smokyness are the flavours you''ll find on this lightely wooded Chardonnay. A clean, soft mouth feel with pear on the palate and a well balanced aftertaste, makes this the perfect wine with food.
Alc: 13.48  RS: 1.5  pH: 3.33  TA: 6.43  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Quercus Gold" Chardonnay 2008

Citrus, Orange blossoms and pineapple are the fruit flavours you'll find on this little gem of a lightly wooded Chardonnay. A clean, soft mouth feel with lower acidity and pear on the palate makes this the perfect wine with or without food!
Alc: 11.95  RS: 1.8  pH: 3.45  TA: 5.99  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars "Quercus Gold" Chardonnay 2009

Citrus, butter and some smokyness are the flavours you''ll find on this lightely wooded Chardonnay. A clean, soft mouth feel with pear on the palate and a well balanced aftertaste, makes this the perfect wine with food.
Alc: 13.48  RS: 1.5  pH: 3.33  TA: 6.43  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars Unwooded Chardonnay 2006

A fruit driven wine with no oak influences. Fresh aroma of citrus and flowery flavours followed by a soft, well balanced mouth feel.
Alc: 11.93  RS: 2.2  pH: 3.5  TA: 6.31  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Darling Cellars MCC Demi Sec 2017

Pale golden in color with a unique bouquet of green apples, pineapple, lemon and orange zest. The pleasing mouth showcases notes of biscuit flavours and a delicate touch of sweetness that ends with a crisp and well balanced acidity.
Alc: 9.7  RS: 38  pH: 3.27  TA: 5.2  VA:  TSO2:  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:  TSO2:  FSO2:

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