Darling Cellars Wildflower Cape Ruby NV
Rich ruby red colour with a beautiful, forth coming nose showing notes of spice, ripe plum, kirsch and dark chocolate. This wine exhibits a balance between ripe fruit flavours, supple tannins and hints of oak.
Analysis: Alc:17.47 RS:89.77 pH:3.67 TA:6.48
Winemaker: Pieter-Niel Rossouw
Variety: Tinta Barocca
Origin: Darling
The two factors which play the most important role in determining the character and quality of a wine are nature (soil, climate and location) and thehuman hand (cultivar choice, viticultural practices and winemaking techniques). Of these two, nature is considered to be the more important factorwith a greater influence.
Food SuggestionsServe as an aperitif or partner to decadent deserts. Will also pair well with mature cheeses and charcuterie. Alternatively enjoy as a mixer in cocktails or serve on the rocks!
AgeingDrink now through the next 5 years.
In The VineyardTerroir: Deep Red soils. HuttonVineyard type: Trellised
The HarvestYield: 8-10t/haBalling at Harvest: 25 - 28°B
In The CellarDestemmed into open fermenters, punch down during fermentation. Once the desired sugar levels have been reached, the fermentation is stopped by adding alcohol to the fermenting must. The wine is aged in old barrels. Different vintages are used to do the blends.
Blend: 70% Tinta Barocca, 29% Touriga Nacional, 10% Souzao
Pack Type: Bottle
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Darling Cellars Wildflower Cape Ruby NV | Pieter-Niel Rossouw | Tinta Barocca |
| Darling Cellars Wildflower Cape Ruby NV | André Scriven | Tinta Barocca |