by Darling Wine Shop | Aug 7, 2020 | Blog, Stories & News
Charles Back is regarded both locally and internationally as one of the most astute winegrowers in South Africa. The International Wine Challenge awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award and the International Wine and Spirits Competition the Wine Personality of the...
by Darling Wine Shop | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog, Darling News
Although Malbec originated from Cahors, France, centuries ago, it is Argentina who in the last 20 years has taken this grape and made it so trendy. Today, some 77% percent of Malbec on the market comes from Argentina followed by France with 11%. 2020 – and MALBEC...
by Darling Wine Shop | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog, Darling News
Ever since the first release, some five years ago, Roan Ranger has always been Cinsaut dominated, mainly due to my fondness for Cinsaut (when it proved so successful as a blending component in the iconic Rustenberg Dry Red). Using old vine fruit from Darling, this...
by Darling Wine Shop | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog
The Roan Ranger gets 90 Tim Atkin points First launched some 5 years ago the ROAN RANGER has gathered a loyal following. Customers love elegance of this wine. The soft mouthfeel of the Cinsaut provides the welcoming smile, the Grenache brings along the fresh red-fruit...
by Darling Wine Shop | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog
DIVERSITY OF DARLING While many wine regions try and claim a “speciality” in terms of varietals produced, here in Darling it has been proved that our strength is in our DIVERSITY! Wines of South Africa, or WOSA, is the marketing and promotional body for SA wines...
by Darling Wine Shop | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog, Darling News
“For the fourth year in a row we are faced with another very dry growing season in the Cape Winelands, and this year it is starting to show. Although some vineyards are back on par this year, mainly due to fuller dams and more boreholes, this is not a sustainable way...
