Darling Cellars Black Granite Vintage Reserve 2023
With its full-bodied character, smooth texture and luxurious taste, this wine is the epitome of refined indulgence. Meticulous craftmanship and carefully selected grapes, result in a wine with velvety tannins that create a sumptuous mouthfeel and lingers long after each sip. Cheers to boldness, smoothness, luxury and sheer deliciousness.
Analysis: Alc:14.4 RS:14.4 pH:8.2 TA:5.3
Winemaker: Maggie Immelman, André Scriven
Variety: Blend - Red
Origin: Darling
The design drew inspiration from the decomposition of granite soil for which the Darling region is so well known, which bears the resemblance to the pattern found on a vine leaf.
Food SuggestionsThis full-bodied wine will pair well with darkly braised lamb, seared duck breast, oxtail potjie, venison pie and spicy dishes.
In The VineyardThe grapes for our Black Granite Vintage Reserve come from dry-land bush vines rooted in our deep, dark coloured decomposed granite soils. The rich soil, warm summer days and the cool evening provided by the nearby Atlantic Ocean ensure optimal ripening and maximum fruitiness.
In The CellarThe grapes are carefully selected and hand harvested when perfectly ripe. After a gentle pressing, the rich, velvety juice is crafted through fermentation into wine. To achieve the wine’s full-bodied character, maturation takes place in a combination of French and American oak barrels and oak staves for 8-10 months.
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Darling Cellars Black Granite Vintage Reserve 2024 | Maggie Immelman, André Scriven | Blend - Red |
| Darling Cellars Black Granite Vintage Reserve 2023 | Maggie Immelman, André Scriven | Blend - Red |
| Darling Cellars Black Granite Vintage Reserve 2022 | Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Maggie Immelman | Shiraz |