Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2022

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Visser
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 12.10 %vol
pH - 3.48
RS - 3.12 g/l
Total Acid - 5.56 g/l
Appellation - Western Cape

Characteristics

Type - Rose
Style - Dry
Body - Light
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

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. Enjoy anytime of the day!

Blend Information

100% Merlot

Food Suggestions

Enjoy on its own or with a light green salad.

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Decomposed granite and Hutton soils in the area surrounding the Darling Hills. Hot summers moderated by the cool Atlantic.

Yield: 6 - 8 t/ha


About The Harvest

21°B

In The Cellar

Grapes carefully selected from specific sites to produce vibrant, elegant berry fruit flavours. Crush and destalk, racked from the skins before fermentation, 10 days fermentation at 13°C.

Additional Information

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.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
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

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