Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2021

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
Main Variety - Shiraz
Alcohol - 14.26 %vol
pH - 3.58
RS - 2.7 g/l
Total Acid - 5.5 g/l
Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Full
Taste - Fruity


Accolades

2023 Shiraz SA Challenge - Top 12 winner
2023 Veritas Awards - Gold

Tasting Notes

The Gustus Shiraz is an elegant and expressive fruit driven wine, exhibiting hints of mushroom truffle and clover. A sweet palate is complimented by subtle oaking and fine tannin structure which lingers on the palate.

Blend Information

100% Shiraz

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with a beef casserole, braised pork neck, oxtail stew, bolognaise, biltong, bobotie, or any venison dishes.

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 evenings. Bush vines, no irrigation.

About The Harvest

Bush Vines, no irrigation.
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 a combination of French and American 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.



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Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw,Carel Hugo Shiraz
Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2017 Pieter-Niel Rossouw,Carel Hugo Shiraz
Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2015 Pieter-Niel Rossouw,Carel Hugo Shiraz

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