Black Granite Shiraz
The demarcation of Darling as a Wine of Origin District in 2003 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 meso climate which, along with the different soil
types, lead to unique grapes, which we guide into even more unique wines. With 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.
Darling Cellars Reserve is a wine range of straight varietals where the focus is on fruit driven, varietal true, value for money wines.
Wine: Black Granite Shiraz
Vintage: 2010
Origin: Darling
Cultivar(s): 100% Shiraz
Winemaker: Abé Beukes & Carel Hugo
Terroir: Strategically selected sites which get the warm sunny days and cooling effect of the Atlantic Ocean. Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, good drainage
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation
Yield: 6-7 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 23.5°B
Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 22-28°C
Maturation: After malolactic fermentation, wine is racked into barrels and stainless steel tanks with French Oak staves for 4 months. A combination of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used
Alc: 14.31%
TA: 5.25g/l
RS: 2.74/l
pH: 3.72
Winemaker’s comments:
A medium bodied wine displaying wild berries, ripe plums and dark chocolate on the nose. A lovely Darling Shiraz with opulent fruit and an integrated wood structure. Enjoy with food between 2010 and 2014.
