Darling Chocoholic Pinotage 2023

100% Pinotage

Terroir:

Deep, decomposed granite soils on the slopes of the Darling Hills, with a cooling effect in the warm afternoons from the Atlantic Ocean in close proximity. Vineyard type: Bush Vine, dry land

Vinification:

Crush and destalk, 5 - 6 days fermentation at 20 - 30°C on skin. Pressed at 5 - 10°B. Maturation: A portion of the wine spent 8 - 12 months on staves to add complexity and layers.

Tasting notes:

A vibrant display of a wide range of fruit and flavours that includes Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla, red plum and butterscotch. Just to name a few.... The flavours follow through on the palate with an amazing structure and smooth supple tannins. This wine is perfectly balanced and well put together. This wine will tickle your taste buds and will be an amazing journey for all to experience the unique Darling terroir in a glass.

Food Suggestions:

Enjoy this wine on its own or pair with a variety of meat or pasta dishes, and berry or chocolate desserts.

Made by winemakers André Scriven and Maggie Immelman

Grape Analysis:

Residual Sugar: 8,8g/l

pH: 3,69

Total acidity: 5,6g/l

Can be drunk now already

Awards:

Platinum SAWi Awards 2024

Country of Origin: South Afrca

Contains alcohol: 14% vol

Allergens:

• Contains sulphites
• May contain egg, egg products, lysozyme from egg or albumin from egg
• May contain milk, milk product, casein derived from milk or milk proteins

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