Tasting Notes
The wine shows an array of ripe blue berries, some hints of tobacco/cigar box and pencil shavings on the nose to follow onto the palate with a lengthy finish of spice and well balanced tannins.
Food Suggestions
Serve with braised beef short ribs, garlic chicken wings, zucchini gratin with tomato confit, or a hearty beef stew.
In The Vineyard
Deep, dark coloured laterite soils from decomposed Granite in the Darling Hills. Micro climate positively influenced by the Atlantic with sunny days and cool nights. Bush Vines, no irrigation.
About The Harvest
Yield 4-6 t/ha.
Balling at Harvest: 26-27°B
In The Cellar
5 day cold soak and then fermentation in open tanks with a combination of pump overs and punch downs. Alcoholic fermentation is finished on the skins and extended skin contact for another 10 days. Aged in French oak barrels for 22 months.
Additional Information
Translated from Latin ‘gustus’ means ‘taste’ and this is what this wine is all about.
Darling Cellars Gustus 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. The hand selection of grapes is focused on optimum ripeness at the crusher to deliver flavour in you glass. The best judge of TASTE is yourself!
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.
