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:18.87 RS:86.4 pH:3.86 TA:5.5
Winemaker: André Scriven
Variety: Tinta Barocca
Nestled in the charming town of Darling lies the gateway to the West Coast's flower portal. In light of this, we have chosen to create a distinctive Wildflower label that honours and celebrates the beauty of our floral region. The two key elements that significantly shape the character and quality of a wine are nature—encompassing soil, climate, and location—and the human touch, which includes cultivar selection, viticultural practices, and winemaking methods. Among these, nature is regarded as the more crucial factor, exerting a greater influence overall.
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: TrellisedYield: 8-10t/haBalling: 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: 100 % Tinta Barroca
Type: Red
Style: Sweet
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
| 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 |