Darling Cellars

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Darling Cellars is based in the coastal Darling region of South Africa’s Western Cape, where it has built a strong reputation for producing quality wines with a focus on value and regional character. The cellar was established in the late 1990s, bringing together a group of growers with deep roots in the area.

Today, the estate works with around 1,300 hectares of vines, ranging from young plantings to parcels over 50 years old. Around 95% are dry-farmed bush vines, meaning they are not irrigated and grow low to the ground. These vines naturally regulate their yields - producing less fruit in dry years and more in wetter seasons - which helps maintain concentration and balance. Their deep root systems are particularly well suited to Darling’s soils, allowing access to water and nutrients even in challenging conditions.

Vineyard work is hands-on, from pruning through to harvest, with careful bunch selection and gentle handling in the winery. While labour-intensive, this approach ensures consistency and quality, with the focus firmly on getting the best expression from each vineyard block.

Darling Cellars
  • Darling Cellars, Old Bush Vine Chenin, 2023

    Darling Cellars, Old Bush Vine Chenin, 2023

    Darling Cellars, Old Bush Vine Chenin, 2023

    From £17.00
    From £17.00
    £15.30 for Cellar Plan members

    DUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL

    • Western Cape, South Africa
    • 14%
    • Chenin Blanc
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    A versatile, good-value Chenin that works just as well with seafood and lightly spiced dishes as it does on its own
  • Darling Cellars, Black Granite Shiraz, 2023

    Darling Cellars, Black Granite Shiraz, 2023

    Darling Cellars, Black Granite Shiraz, 2023

    From £13.70
    £0.00 From £13.70
    £12.33 for Cellar Plan members

    DUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL

    • Western Cape, South Africa
    • 14%
    • Shiraz
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    A medium-bodied wine with a plush texture, generous fruit on the palate and a smooth, lingering finish
  • Darling Cellars, Low Alcohol Shiraz, NV

    Darling Cellars, Low Alcohol Shiraz, NV

    Darling Cellars, Low Alcohol Shiraz, NV

    From £5.60
    From £5.60

    DUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL

    • Western Cape, South Africa
    • 0.5%
    • Shiraz
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    Dark berry and gentle spice with a lighter, fresher body and a soft, easy finish.
  • Darling Cellers Old Blocks Pinotage, 2021

    Darling Cellers Old Blocks Pinotage, 2021

    Darling Cellers Old Blocks Pinotage, 2021

    From £28.60
    From £28.60

    DUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL

    • Western Cape, South Africa
    • 14.5%
    • Pinotage
    Dark plum, roasted coffee, and a whiff of smoke; the palate is full and fleshy with firm, ripe tannins and a savoury, spiced finish.