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Darling Cellars Premium Shiraz 2011

A wonderful Shiraz combining both power and elegance. Showing typical Darling profile of wild berry fruits backed up with hints of spice. A sweet palate is complimented by subtle oaking and fine tannin structure which lingers on the palate.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Darling Cellars
winemaker : Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo
wine of origin : Darling
analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol  rs : 2.31 g/l  pH : 3.58  ta : 5.08 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Herbaceous   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

ageing : A beautiful wine that will reward those who cellar carefully, however why not spoil your friends and enjoy whenever the occasion allows.
in the vineyard : 

Darling Cellars Premium comes from specific vineyards 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.

Terroir: Deep dark coloured soils from decomposed Granite in the Darling Hills. Micro climate positively influenced by the Atlantic with sunny days and cool evenings
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

about the harvest: Yield: 4-6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 24°B
in the cellar : Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 25°C Maturation: A combination of new (70%) and second (30%) fill 300 litre French Oak barrels. Aged for 22 months
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