Darling Cellars Classic Merlot Rosé 2024

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - André Scriven & Bertrum Titus

Main Variety - Merlot

Alcohol - 12.62 %vol

pH - 3.07

RS - 2.5 g/l

Total Acid - 6.6 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.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

Yield: 6 - 8 t/ha

About The Harvest

Balling at 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.

Maturation: Matured in Stainless Steel tanks

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