Darling Reserve Bush Vines Merlot 2024
This complex but also elegant wine spoils you with flavours of ripe red berry flavours and subtle mocha notes create a smooth, rounded palate, offering warmth and generous drinkability.
Analysis: Alc:14.31 RS:3.37 pH:3.62 TA:5.81 TSO2:48 FSO2:103
Winemaker: Maggie Immelman, André Scriven
Variety: Merlot
Origin: Darling
The Darling Reserve Bush Vines collection presents single-varietal wines that emphasize fruit-driven profiles, honouring both varietal character and their origin: Darling.Grown in dryland vineyards where roots reach deep into clay-rich soils, this Merlot develops concentration, softness, and expressive fruit character.
Food SuggestionsA natural partner to comforting dishes such as roast lamb and tomato-based pasta.
In The VineyardStrategically selected sites which get the warm sunny days and cooling effect of the Atlantic Ocean. Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, good drainageVineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation
The HarvestYield: 5.5-6.5 t/haBalling at Harvest: 24-25°B
In The CellarVinification: Crush and destalk, 5 - 10 days fermentation at 24 - 26°C.Maturation: 12 months aged on French and American oak staves.
Blend: 100% Merlot
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Medium
Taste: Fruity
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Screwcap
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Darling Reserve Bush Vines Merlot 2024 | Maggie Immelman, André Scriven | Merlot |