Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2016

In The Vineyard

The recent demarcation of the Darling district 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 mesoclimate which, along with the different types of soil, lead to unique grapes, which we guide into even more unique wines. Having 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.

Terroir: Decomposed granite in the area surrounding Darling Hills. Hot summers moderated by the cool Atlantic.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

The Harvest
Yield: 6 - 8 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 21°B

In The Cellar
Vinification: Crush and destalk, racked from the skins before fermentation, 10 days fermentation at 13° C
Maturation: Maturing in stainless steel tanks