The best wines of Darling
Discover the best wines of Darling of Western Cape as well as the best winemakers of Darling and estates of Darling to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Darling and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Darling by region
Looking for a good wine of Darling of Western Cape among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Darling. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Darling with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Darling
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Darling
Red wines from the region of Darling go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of quick meatloaf, sauté of lamb with curry or summer orecchiette.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Darling
On the nose the red wine of the region of Darling. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, floral or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Darling. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Darling
- 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.25/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.89/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.78/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Darling
- Cabernet Franc
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cinsault
- Merlot
- Pinotage
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Darling
A wine route planned in the region of Darling? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Darling.
- Winery Erika Obermeyer Groenekloof
- Winery Ondine Darling
- Winery Darling Cellars Darling
- Winery Basson Darling
- Winery Perdebee Darling
- Winery Groote Post Darling
- Winery Skylark (SA) Darling
- Winery Alexander Fontein Darling
- Winery Cloof Darling
- Winery Nicky Versfeld Darling
- Winery Milton Sandford Darling
- Winery Fountain Crossing Darling
Discovering the wine region of Darling
The wine region of Darling is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Groote Post or the Domaine Groote Post produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Darling are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Darling often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, dark fruit or apples and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, dried fruit or mulberry.
In the mouth of Darling is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 40 estates and châteaux in the of Darling, producing 219 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Darling go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts.
Great white wines of Darling
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Darling
White wines from the region of Darling go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of pasta salad with surimi, calamari with chorizo or brownies with nuts.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Darling
On the nose the white wine of the region of Darling. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, non oak or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tropical fruit or floral. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Darling. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Darling
- 2020With an average score of 4.04/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.89/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.76/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.69/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.68/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Darling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chenin Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Sémillon
- Riesling
- Viognier
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Darling
A wine route planned in the region of Darling? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Darling.
- Winery Groote Post Darling
- Winery Darling Cellars Darling
- Winery Erika Obermeyer Groenekloof
- Winery Nicky Versfeld Darling
- Winery Ondine Darling
- Winery Cloof Darling
- Winery Contreberg Wines Darling
- Winery Basson Darling
- Winery Alexander Fontein Darling
- Winery Perdebee Darling
- Winery Fountain Crossing Darling
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
Great sparkling wines of Darling
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Darling
Sparkling wines from the region of Darling go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of roast pork with mustard and honey, potato and tuna gratin or quiche lorraine.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Darling
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Darling. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Darling
- 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.77/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.45/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.40/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Darling
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Grenache
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Darling
A wine route planned in the region of Darling? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Darling.
- Winery Darling Cellars Darling
- Winery Groote Post Darling
The word of the wine: Cornalin
Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
Great pink wines of Darling
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Darling
Pink wines from the region of Darling go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of delicious bourguignon, whole salmon in aromatic broth or pasta with mussels.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Darling
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Darling. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, oak.
The best vintages in pink wine of Darling
- 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.62/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.59/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.57/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.25/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Darling
- Pinotage
- Grenache
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Mourvedre
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Darling
A wine route planned in the region of Darling? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Darling.
- Winery Darling Cellars Darling
- Winery Groote Post Darling
- Winery Cloof Darling
Discover the grape variety: Sémillon
Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sweet wines of Darling
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Darling
Sweet wines from the region of Darling go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of ham and cheese omelette, skate wings with capers or squid from the mouth of the cavado river (portugal).
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Darling
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Darling. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, earth.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Darling
- 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.40/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Darling
- Chenin Blanc
- Riesling
- Bukettraube
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Darling
A wine route planned in the region of Darling? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Darling.
- Winery Darling Cellars Darling
The word of the wine: Clarity
The state of translucency of a wine. A clear wine is not cloudy (which is a defect).
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