Darling Cellars – Dealcoholised Sparkling Rose wine (Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache)

THE STORY BEHIND THE LABEL

Darling Cellars De-Alcoholised is a product range of varietals where the focus

is on fruit driven and varietal true wines. The grapes were harvested from

dryland farmed vineyards in Darling, where the vines are not trellised and

planted as bush vines. De-alcoholised does not mean compromising on taste

and this sparkling rosé is made from premium quality grapes bursting with

flavour.

IN THE VINEYARD

Terroir: Vineyards from different slopes and different soils are used for this

blend. The cool nights and cool South-westerly wind in the afternoons cool the

vineyards down and help to form the elegant fruit flavours. Soil types consist

of weathered granite to deep red and well drained soils.

Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

Yield: 6 t/ha

Balling at Harvest: 21-22°B

WINEMAKING

Vinification: Destalk and crush, 18 days fermentation at 14°C. Grapes and juice

handled reductively to prevent oxidation and lock in the fruit flavours.

Maturation: Left on lees for 2 months to add complexity. The wine is then DeAlcoholised by way of a gently spinning cone technology. This is done under

vacuum and at low temperature to ensure that the product retains its

distinctive wine body, colour and flavour. Finally, the base wine is infused with

CO2 to create a stream of bubbles.

WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS

Great light salmon pink colour with aromas of ripe strawberries and sweet

plum following through to a balanced palate with a lingering finish that leaves

you wanting more.

FOOD RECOMMENDATION

Serve chilled on its own or with a salmon salad, fresh sashimi or yellowtail

ceviche.