Darling

Wine from Darling comes out of Coastal Region, South Africa, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Sauvignon Blanc, backed by Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus one more.

The ground underneath is decomposed granite and granite.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

White wine, red wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bright and fruity and perfect for warm weather.

Inside it sit Groenekloof.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, grilled chicken, spicy dishes and rich cheeses.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 3 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Rosé: Bright and fruity, Perfect for warm weather.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• BLANKbottle 'Retirement at 65', Darling, South Africa
• Cloof Wine Estate Duckitt Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc, Darling, South Africa
• Cloof Wine Estate The Very Sexy Shiraz, Darling, South Africa
• Darling Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot, Darling, South Africa
• Darling Cellars De-Alcoholised Shiraz, Darling, South Africa
• Darling Cellars De-Alcoholised Sparkling Rose, Darling, South Africa
• Darling Cellars Merlot Rose, Darling, South Africa
• Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc, Darling, South Africa

At the table.

• Seafood
• Grilled chicken
• Spicy dishes
• Rich cheeses
• Barbecue meats

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Darling: common questions

More from here: every wine region in South Africa, or the wider Coastal Region guide.