Darling Cellars, Black Granite Shiraz, 2023

£16.00

Red Wine | Bottle Size: 75cl | ABV: 14%

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Bottle Notes

A medium-bodied Shiraz with plush texture, generous dark fruit and a smooth, lingering finish. Sourced from dry-farmed bush vines in Darling, this is a wine that combines ripe fruit, freshness and balance in a way that makes it immediately appealing and very easy to enjoy. Rich enough to satisfy, yet well poised and food-friendly, it is a superb expression of modern South African Shiraz.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, expect ripe dark berry fruit, soft tannins and a rounded, supple palate. The wine is generous and expressive, with a supple core of black fruit balanced by freshness and a gentle savoury edge. The finish is smooth, persistent and full of easy appeal.

Food Pairing

This Shiraz is a natural partner for grilled steak, roast lamb, beef stew, braised dishes and barbecue. It also works particularly well with slow-cooked brisket, venison, strong cheeses and hearty vegetarian dishes. Its balance and softness make it especially versatile at the table.

Producer Story

Darling Cellars is based in the Darling region, north of Cape Town, where cooling Atlantic winds help shape wines with freshness and balance. The vineyards are planted on weathered granite and shale soils, and many are dry-farmed bush vines, some of them over 40 years old. These low yielding sites help produce concentrated wines with real character, while maintaining the lift and purity that make Darling such an exciting source for Shiraz.

Why We Picked It

We chose this wine for its combination of ripe fruit, balance and effortless drinkability. It has the depth and generosity you want from a Shiraz, but remains soft, fresh and approachable enough to work brilliantly both on its own and with food. It is exactly the kind of bottle that delivers plenty of pleasure without needing to try too hard.

Key Details

  • Producer: Darling Cellars

  • Country: South Africa

  • Region: Darling, Western Cape

  • Grape: Shiraz

  • Style: Red still wine

  • ABV: 14%

  • Bottle size: 75cl

  • Serving temperature: 16–18°C

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Red Wine | Bottle Size: 75cl | ABV: 14%

In Stock

Bottle Notes

A medium-bodied Shiraz with plush texture, generous dark fruit and a smooth, lingering finish. Sourced from dry-farmed bush vines in Darling, this is a wine that combines ripe fruit, freshness and balance in a way that makes it immediately appealing and very easy to enjoy. Rich enough to satisfy, yet well poised and food-friendly, it is a superb expression of modern South African Shiraz.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, expect ripe dark berry fruit, soft tannins and a rounded, supple palate. The wine is generous and expressive, with a supple core of black fruit balanced by freshness and a gentle savoury edge. The finish is smooth, persistent and full of easy appeal.

Food Pairing

This Shiraz is a natural partner for grilled steak, roast lamb, beef stew, braised dishes and barbecue. It also works particularly well with slow-cooked brisket, venison, strong cheeses and hearty vegetarian dishes. Its balance and softness make it especially versatile at the table.

Producer Story

Darling Cellars is based in the Darling region, north of Cape Town, where cooling Atlantic winds help shape wines with freshness and balance. The vineyards are planted on weathered granite and shale soils, and many are dry-farmed bush vines, some of them over 40 years old. These low yielding sites help produce concentrated wines with real character, while maintaining the lift and purity that make Darling such an exciting source for Shiraz.

Why We Picked It

We chose this wine for its combination of ripe fruit, balance and effortless drinkability. It has the depth and generosity you want from a Shiraz, but remains soft, fresh and approachable enough to work brilliantly both on its own and with food. It is exactly the kind of bottle that delivers plenty of pleasure without needing to try too hard.

Key Details

  • Producer: Darling Cellars

  • Country: South Africa

  • Region: Darling, Western Cape

  • Grape: Shiraz

  • Style: Red still wine

  • ABV: 14%

  • Bottle size: 75cl

  • Serving temperature: 16–18°C

Free Delivery for all orders above £125