It might be inspiration, it might be innovation, but it is certainly not imagination – that there always seems to be something now coming out of Darling. The fine wines of the Darling region are as robust, diverse and rich in character as the many people and businesses who call this special corner of the world home.
This space is where Charles shares his insights into the world of wine and introduce you to some of the unique characters and their stories behind these fine wines.
News & Views
Find the Big 5 in Darling and Yzerfontein
Read moreSpot the BIG 5 right here in Darling and Yzerfontein and stand a chance to win BIG at the...
Jul 22, 202200
Munching on Mussels
Read moreWHY WE LOVE FRESH WEST COAST MUSSELS -Karen van Tonder West Coast mussels are picked fresh off the nets....
Sep 22, 2021
Spring Cleaning
Read moreIT IS NOT SPRING WITHOUT A SPRING CLEAN Charles is blessed to interact with many wine producers, and not...
Sep 15, 2021
THE DARLING WINE QUIZ ANSWER SHEET
Read moreHave a look at the answers to your quiz questions – how many did you get?! Consider yourself an...
Mar 19, 2021
Harvest Time
Read moreThe contribution of fine wine … From the prayer of St Francis: “Grant that I may not so much...
Jan 19, 2021
Nov 17, 2020
Meanwhile Back on the ranch…
Read moreCharles Back is regarded both locally and internationally as one of the most astute winegrowers in South Africa. The...
Aug 7, 2020
DARLING MALBEC 2019 – let’s hope this sleeping giant awakes
Read moreAlthough Malbec originated from Cahors, France, centuries ago, it is Argentina who in the last 20 years has taken...
Jul 21, 2020
ROAN RANGER 2018 – this horse proving to be a winner
Read moreEver since the first release, some five years ago, Roan Ranger has always been Cinsaut dominated, mainly due to...
Jul 21, 2020
Wine orders during the Covid-19 pandemic
Read moreDear Customer Thank you for visiting our shop! Even in the silence of lockdown we could hear the national...
Apr 30, 2020
