by Darling Wine Shop | Nov 3, 2023 | Darling News
The Withington Roan Ranger, is a blended wine created by Charles Withingon. With a play on the word “Rhône”, the name points towards the style of wine – a blend of Cinsaut , Grenache and Mourvèdre. This is a beautifully soft red wine, made from grapes grown in the...
by Darling Wine Shop | Sep 22, 2021 | Darling News
WHY WE LOVE FRESH WEST COAST MUSSELS -Karen van Tonder West Coast mussels are picked fresh off the nets. They should smell pleasantly of the sea, avoid any that smell fishy. Buying 5kg not only saves money but you’ll have stock in your freezer for when you need...
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 | 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...
