The Icon<\/b> is not just a wine; it is a statement. Sourced from low-yielding, unirrigated old bush vines in the Darling Hills, the grapes benefit from the intense concentration and natural acidity provided by the nearby Atlantic Ocean’s cooling mists. While many white blends are made for immediate consumption, “The Icon” is built with the structure and complexity to age beautifully, often seeing subtle oak integration to add weight and “creaminess” to the palate.<\/p>\nTasting Profile & Complexity<\/b><\/h3>\n
This blend is a symphony of contrasting flavors that come together in perfect harmony:<\/p>\n
The Nose:<\/b> An intricate bouquet of orange blossom, white peach, and passion fruit, accented by toasted almonds and a hint of vanilla bean.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Palate:<\/b> Rich and textured with a medium-to-full body. You\u2019ll find layers of ripe apricot and guava balanced by a vibrant lime acidity and a sophisticated flinty minerality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Finish:<\/b> Long, elegant, and remarkably smooth, with a persistent nutty undertone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Cellaring Potential:<\/b> Unlike standard white blends, The Icon develops beautifully over 3\u20135 years. A case of 6 allows you to enjoy a bottle now and track its evolution over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fine Dining Companion:<\/b> This wine has the weight and complexity to stand up to substantial dishes:<\/p>\n Rich Seafood:<\/b> Scallops in butter, grilled lobster, or creamy seafood risotto.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Poultry:<\/b> Roast duck with an orange glaze or creamy chicken piccata.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Gourmet Cheeses:<\/b> Pairs exceptionally well with aged Gruy\u00e8re or soft, ripe Brie.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Prestigious Gifting:<\/b> As a flagship “Icon” wine, these bottles make an impressive statement for corporate gifting or special milestones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Ultimate Expression of Darling.<\/b> “The Icon” White Blend is the flagship white from Darling Cellars,<\/span> crafted only from the finest parcels of old bush vines.<\/span> This is a wine of depth,<\/span> texture,<\/span> and immense elegance,<\/span> offering a complex interplay between tropical richness and zesty minerality.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"product_cat":[259],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9610","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-labeled-white-wine","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/9610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9610"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9610"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Why Invest in a Case of 6?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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