Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2021

An irresistible, well balanced red wine, with a bright ruby red colour and sour cherries, red cherries and candy floss on the nose. The fruity palate is delicious with earthiness and flavours of white pepper followed by a fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. The wine finishes with a long aftertaste.

Analysis: Alc:12.92 RS:12.92 pH:3.1 TA:5.00
Winemaker: Maggie Immelman, André Scriven
Variety: Cinsaut
Origin: Darling

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine comes from specific old bush vines which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours. These vineyards are planted in the best terroir for the specific varietal. Vineyards are carefully monitored by the winemaker who ultimately decides when the grapes will be harvested. These grapes are handled separately in the cellar to preserve their natural quality and uniqueness. Passion and Respect for these old vines, have led to these beautiful and special wines. Darling Cellars OLD BUSH VINE Range is a dedicated concept from site selection, through to the final drop in the glass at the end of a bottle.

Food Suggestions
This wine will go very well with roasted leg of lamb, Moroccan lamb, well-made Curry stews or Escargot. Suitable for Vegans.

Ageing
This wine will age for 8 - 15 years if stored properly

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines
Vineyard type: 40 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation

The Harvest

Yield: 4-6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 23- 24°B

In The Cellar
Destalk and crush into small open fermenters. Cold soak for 5 days before fermentation starts. 14 days fermentation at 20-24°C. Only the best free run wine is used. Maturation: Barrel maturation in a combination of French and American oak (2nd and 3rd fill) for 22 months. Only the best barrels were selected for the blend.

Blend: 100% Cinsaut
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Medium
Taste: Fruity
Wooded: ✔
Vegetarian: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2021 Maggie Immelman, André Scriven Cinsaut
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2020 Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Maggie Immelman Cinsaut
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw + Carel Hugo Cinsaut