Harvest Season Kicks Off at Darling Cellars on South Africa’s West Coast

Darling Cellars is excited about the 2026 harvest season that is now officially underway in the cool-climate vineyards of the West Coast of South Africa. Early-morning picking has begun, capturing grapes at optimal freshness and acidity, a hallmark of the region’s distinctive coastal terroir.

Following a growing season shaped by maritime breezes and carefully managed vineyards, the first fruit arriving at the cellar shows excellent balance, vibrant aromatics, and promising flavour development. The harvest marks an exciting and crucial period for the winemaking team as they translate a year’s work in the vineyard into wines that reflect both place and season.

Darling Cellars looks forward to another successful harvest and the exceptional wines it will deliver.