Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache
75cl * Vegan * 0.5% ABV * Darling, South Africa
Darling Cellars have created a range of de-alcoholised wines where the focus is on fruit-driven, varietal-true, and value for money wines. The grapes are harvested from dry-farmed vineyards in Darling, where the bush-vine vineyards are strategically planted on South-West facing slopes to capture cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and cold Benguela current. Deep soils of decomposed granite and clay-rich provide excellent drainage.
Grapes were crushed and destalked before 18 days’ fermentation, with both grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation and lock in fruitiness. It was left on lees for 2 months to add complexity. The wine was then de-alcoholised with gently spun cone technology, performed under vacuum and at low temperature to ensure it retains body, colour and flavour.
Light salmon-pink colour with ripe strawberries and sweet candyfloss on the nose, following through a balanced palate with a lingering finish. A blend of 96% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Grenache.