Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2001

Veritas 2003 - Bronze
Three and a half stars (Wine Magazine)

Veritas 2003 - Bronze
An elegant, cool climate Pinotage with a touch of oak. Some spice on the nose as well as an abundance of small red currant fruit. Smooth, medium-bodied palate of generous richness and mouth-feel.

Pinotage

Vineyards: Bush vines/dry land
Terroir: Deep soils from decomposed granite
Climate: Warm sunny days and the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean.

Nestled in a region blessed by superlative vineyards, exquisite flamingo's and rare orchids, Darling Cellars is located close to the tiny hamlet of Darling on the cool West Coast of South Africa. As a privately owned winery with almost 1,700 ha under vine, situated mainly in the newly discovered premium vineyard of "Groenekloof", our wines are set to rival the best in the Cape.