Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2019

Light pink blush in colour, this is what summer drinking is all about. Arrays of strawberries, raspberries and candy floss are found on the nose that follow through on the palate with a refreshing aftertaste.

Analysis: Alc:12.38 RS:1.56 pH:3.42 TA:5.51
Winemaker: Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser
Variety: Merlot
Origin: Western Cape

The idea behind the Classic Range is easy drinking fun wines which are rich in vibrant fruit, displays a little bit of complexity, but is never heavy, nor dull. Wines for all festive occasions.

Food Suggestions
Enjoy anytime of the day!

In The Vineyard
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
Crush and destalk, racked from the skins before fermentation, 10 days fermentation at 13°C
Maturation: Maturing in Stainless Steel tanks

Blend: 100% Merlot
Type: Rose
Style: Dry
Body: Light
Taste: Fruity
Closure: Screwcap
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2025 Anthony Meduna, André Scriven Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2024 André Scriven & Bertrum Titus Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2022 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2021 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2020 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2019 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2017 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2016 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2015 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2014 Abé Beukes and Welma Visser Merlot
Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2012 Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh Merlot