Darling Cellars Premium Kroon 2014

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abé Beukes & Carel Hugo

Main Variety - Shiraz

Alcohol - 14.3 %vol

pH - 3.5

RS - 2.9 g/l

Total Acid - 5.8 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Full

Taste - Fragrant

Tasting Notes

An exceptionally vibrant and fruit driven wine with a spicy nose,cigarbox palate and a long juicy finish.

Ageing Potential

My recommendation is to drink this wine now or store for 4-5 years

Blend Information

79% Shiraz , 10% Cincaut, 8% Grenache, 2% Viognier 1% Mourvedre

Food Suggestions

Will compliment good food like red meat or venison dishes.

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.

Darling Cellars Premium is a dedicated concept from site selection, through to the final drop in the glass at the end of a bottle.

About The Harvest

Yield: 4-6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 26°B

In The Cellar

Vinification: Whole berry fermented for 5 - 7 days at 20 -30°C. Maturation: Aged for 12 months in 300 litre French oak barrels.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars Premium Kroon 2014	Abé Beukes & Carel Hugo	Shiraz
Darling Cellars Premium Kroon 2013	Abé Beukes & Carel Hugo	Shiraz
Darling Cellars Premium Kroon 2011	Abé Beukes & Carel Hugo	Shiraz
Darling Cellars Premium Kroon 2010	Abé Beukes	Shiraz
Darling Cellars Premium Kroon 2008	Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend	Shiraz
Darling Cellars Premium Kroon 2007	Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend	Shiraz