Darling Cellars Wildflower Cape Ruby NV

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - André Scriven
Main Variety - Tinta Barocca
Alcohol - 18.87 %vol
pH - 3.86
RS - 86.4 g/l
Total Acid - 5.5 g/l

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Sweet
Body - Full
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

Rich ruby red colour with a beautiful, forth coming nose showing notes of spice, ripe plum, kirsch and dark chocolate. This wine exhibits a balance between ripe fruit flavours, supple tannins and hints of oak.

Ageing Potential

Drink now through the next 5 years.

Blend Information

100 % Tinta Barroca

Food Suggestions

Serve as an aperitif or partner to decadent deserts. Will also pair well with mature cheeses and charcuterie. Alternatively enjoy as a mixer in cocktails or serve on the rocks!

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Deep Red soils. Hutton
Vineyard type: Trellised
Yield: 8-10t/ha
Balling: 25 - 28°B

In The Cellar

Destemmed into open fermenters, punch down during fermentation. Once the desired sugar levels have been reached, the fermentation is stopped by adding alcohol to the fermenting must. The wine is aged in old barrels. Different vintages are used to do the blends.

Additional Information

Nestled in the charming town of Darling lies the gateway to the West Coast's flower portal. In light of this, we have chosen to create a distinctive Wildflower label that honours and celebrates the beauty of our floral region. The two key elements that significantly shape the character and quality of a wine are nature—encompassing soil, climate, and location—and the human touch, which includes cultivar selection, viticultural practices, and winemaking methods. Among these, nature is regarded as the more crucial factor, exerting a greater influence overall.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars Wildflower Cape Ruby NV Pieter-Niel Rossouw Tinta Barocca
Darling Cellars Wildflower Cape Ruby NV André Scriven Tinta Barocca

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