It is almost the start of the 2011/2012 season for South Africa, and of course, Darling. The vines are waking up after their winter sleep, a...

I would like to congratulate our winemakers on the following awards won at the regional Young Wine Show: Champion Scarce Red wine Culti...

Planting time again here in Darling, and this year we will be planting Semillon, Grenache, Shiraz, Nouvelle and Carignan. Carignan is a r...

Not all Mondays have to be dark and gloomy. Having a blue Monday might be positive, like for instance having your whole world surrounded by ...

Probably a bit harsh as a heading for a vineyard blog, by I have an infinite hatred towards invading alien plants in our country. Working ...

Nice quote this. Works for most things in life. But one thing that is a reality - labour is expensive! And this is an expensive exercise, bu...

It has been exactly one year since I started the Darling Vines blog. I can tell you, it takes a lot more time than I thought, and getting st...