Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Rosé 2023

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - André Scriven & Bertrum Titus

Main Variety - Cinsaut

Alcohol - 11.6 %vol

pH - 3.43

RS - 6.0 g/l

Total Acid - 5.2 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Rose

Style - Dry

Body - Full

Taste - Fruity

Tasting Notes

Beautiful light salmon pink with notes of guava, blossoms, ripe strawberries, red plums and cherries. The wine has a subtle mouth-watering acidity, and is succulent with a tempting red caramel nuance that ends with a lingering and well-balanced finish.

Blend Information

100% Cinsaut

Food Suggestions

Ripe strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, Roasted beet salad with goats’ cheese, fresh green salad with smoke salmon or well-prepared rack of lamb – serve nice and pink in the middle.

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Deep strong Clovelly soil, north – South facing vineyards
Vineyard type: 43 years old Bush Vines, no irrigation

About The Harvest

Yield: 4 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 21°B

In The Cellar

Made in the traditional style of Saignee – bleeding of juice. After destemming, all the free run juice is drained from the berries. This juice is settled overnight. Slow and cold fermentation takes place to preserve the delicate fruit flavours. The wine is aged on the fermentation lees, to add more complexity and structure.

Additional Information

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines come from specific old bush vines 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. Passion and Respect for these old vines, have led to these beautiful and special wines.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Rosé 2023	André Scriven & Bertrum Titus	Cinsaut
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Rosé 2021	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter	Cinsaut