Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz
Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz
This elegant and expressive fruit driven wine, exhibits hints of cloves, tobacco and crushed black pepper. Ripe red cherries and mulberries as well as a hint of chocolate follow through to a well-structured and lengthy palate with fine grained tannins.
Technical Analysis | |
alc | 14. |
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Wine Information | |
Accolades | 2023 Shiraz SA Challenge - Top 12 Winner |
Brand Group | Gustus |
Other | |
Winemaker | Pieter-Niel Rossouw,Carel Hugo |
Variety | Shiraz |
Blend Percentage | 100% Shiraz |
Food Suggestion | Pairs well with a beef casserole, braised pork neck, oxtail stew, bolognaise, Biltong & Bobotie (South African favourites!) or any venison dishes. |
Ageing | |
Cellar | Whole berry fermentedfor 5-7 days on staves at 20-30°C. Aged in French oak barrels for 22 months |
Vineyard | Deep, dark coloured laterite soils from decomposed Granite in the Darling Hills. Micro climate positively influenced by the Atlantic with sunny days and cool evenings. Bush Vines, no irrigation. Yield 4-6 t/ha. Balling at Harvest: 26-27°B |
Style | |
body | Full |
style | Dry |
taste | Fruity |
type | Red |
Type | |
Kosher | 0 |
Organic | 0 |
Vegetarian | 0 |
Wooded | 0 |
Pack | |
Closure | Cork |
Pack Size | 750ml |
Pack Type | Bottle |
- Range: Gustus
R145.00
R145.00 per item