Darling Cellars Premium Shiraz 2011

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo

Main Variety - Shiraz

Alcohol - 14.8 %vol

pH - 3.58

RS - 2.31 g/l

Total Acid - 5.08 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Full

Taste - Herbaceous

Tasting Notes

A wonderful Shiraz combining both power and elegance. Showing typical Darling profile of wild berry fruits backed up with hints of spice. A sweet palate is complimented by subtle oaking and fine tannin structure which lingers on the palate.

Ageing Potential

A beautiful wine that will reward those who cellar carefully, however why not spoil your friends and enjoy whenever the occasion allows.

Blend Information

100% Shiraz

In The Vineyard

Darling Cellars Premium comes from specific vineyards 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.

Terroir: Deep dark coloured soils from decomposed Granite in the Darling Hills. Micro climate positively influenced by the Atlantic with sunny days and cool evenings
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

About The Harvest

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

In The Cellar

Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 25°C Maturation: A combination of new (70%) and second (30%) fill 300 litre French Oak barrels. Aged for 22 months

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars Premium Shiraz 2013	Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo	Shiraz
Darling Cellars Premium Shiraz 2011	Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo	Shiraz
Darling Cellars Premium Shiraz 2008	Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo	Shiraz