From unirrigated bush vines in strategically selected sites, Darling Cellars' Black Granite Shiraz enjoys deep soils from decomposed granite.
Flavours of cherries, strawberries, red mulberries, pomegranate, liquorice, vanilla, red pepper and white pepper meet you on the nose. This is a big, structured wine with good fruit concentration on the palate that is carried through in a long, lingering aftertaste.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.8 g/L
pH
3.54
ACIDITY
5.4 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
P-N Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested, crushed and de-stalked prior to fermentation for 5-10 days at 20-30°C. After completing malolactic fermentation the wine spent 8 months on French and American oak staves to add structure and complexity.
Awards
Veritas Awards: Silver
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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From unirrigated bush vines in strategically selected sites, Darling Cellars' Black Granite Shiraz enjoys deep soils from decomposed granite.
Flavours of cherries, strawberries, red mulberries, pomegranate, liquorice, vanilla, red pepper and white pepper meet you on the nose. This is a big, structured wine with good fruit concentration on the palate that is carried through in a long, lingering aftertaste.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.6 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
4.0 g/L
pH
3.58
ACIDITY
5.4 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Carel Hugo
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested, crushed and de-stalked prior to fermentation for 5-10 days at 20-30°C. After completing malolactic fermentation in tank the wine was racked to 2nd and 3rd filled barrels and stainless steel tanks with a combination of French and American oak staves for 12 months to add structure and complexity.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
From unirrigated bush vines in strategically selected sites, Darling Cellars' Black Granite Shiraz enjoys deep soils from decomposed granite.
Flavours of cherries, strawberries, red mulberries, pomegranate, liquorice, vanilla, red pepper and white pepper meet you on the nose. This is a big, structured wine with good fruit concentration on the palate that is carried through in a long, lingering aftertaste.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.9 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.9 g/L
pH
3.55
ACIDITY
5.1 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Carel Hugo & Pieter-Niel Rossouw
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested, crushed and de-stalked prior to fermentation for 5-10 days at 20-30°C. It was gently pressed and the different ‘press fractions’ were matured separately where appropriate. After completing malolactic fermentation in tank the wine was transferred to 2nd and 3rd filled barrels and stainless steel tanks with a combination of French and American oak staves for added structure and complexity.
Awards
Veritas 2018: Silver
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
From unirrigated bush vines in strategically selected sites, Darling Cellars' Black Granite Shiraz enjoys deep soils from decomposed granite.
Flavours of cherries, strawberries, red mulberries, pomegranate, liquorice, vanilla, red pepper and white pepper meet you on the nose. This is a big, structured wine with good fruit concentration on the palate that is carried through in a long, lingering aftertaste.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.2 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.8 g/L
pH
3.53
ACIDITY
5.3 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Carel Hugo & Pieter-Niel Rossouw
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
FINED USING
Gelatine
TIME IN OAK
12 months (portion of blend)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested, crushed and de-stalked prior to fermentation for 5-10 days at 20-30°C. It was gently pressed and the different ‘press fractions’ were matured separately where appropriate. After completing malolactic fermentation in tank the wine was transferred to 2nd and 3rd filled barrels and stainless steel tanks with a combination of French and American oak staves for added structure and complexity.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
From unirrigated bush vines in strategically selected sites, Darling Cellars' Black Granite Shiraz enjoys deep soils from decomposed granite.
A vibrant display of fresh fruit which includes cherries, spice, tobacco and red pepper. A good concentration of darker fruit is displayed on the palate, which includes flavours of vanilla, cacao and chocolate. Tannins are silky and juicy. A well-balanced, complex wine.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.3 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.7 g/L
pH
3.65
ACIDITY
5.1 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Carel Hugo, Pieter-Niel Rossouw
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
FINED USING
Gelatine
TIME IN OAK
12 months (portion of blend)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage conditions
After a good long wet winter Darling experienced very even bud-break. A long cool growing season allowed to grapes to mature beautifully while retaining their natural acidity.
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested, crushed and de-stalked prior to fermentation for 5-10 days at 20-30°C. It was gently pressed and the different ‘press fractions’ were matured separately where appropriate. After completing malolactic fermentation in tank the wine was transferred to 2nd and 3rd filled barrels and stainless steel tanks with a combination of French and American oak staves for added structure and complexity.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
From unirrigated bush vines in strategically selected sites, Darling Cellars' Black Granite Shiraz enjoys deep soils from decomposed granite.
This Black Granite Shiraz has a deep almost opaque garnet colour with a bouquet of spice, dark plums and bramble berries. These flavours follow on the palate and, combined with a fine tannin profile and integrated oak, provide great length on the finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.9 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.1 g/L
pH
3.70
ACIDITY
5.1 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Carel Hugo, Alastair Rimmer
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
FINED USING
Gelatine
TIME IN OAK
12 months (portion of blend)
SULPHUR
Free: 45
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage conditions
2013 was a fantastic season and with good winter rains and healthy vineyards. With careful selection Darling Cellars were able to produce wines that are elegant and refined that will mature well.
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested and de-stemmed prior to fermentation. After a relatively warm fermentation it was gently pressed and the different ‘press fractions’ were matured separately where appropriate. After completing malolactic fermentation in tank the wine was transferred to 3rd and 4th filled barrels and stainless steel tanks for maturation.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss