Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes
Main Variety - Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol - 11.7 %vol
pH - 3.40
RS - 2.30 g/l
Total Acid - 7.40 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - White


Tasting Notes

Typical Darling Sauvignon aromas on the nose with passion fruit, nettles and guava the dominating flavours. These, together with hints of grassiness, are carried through generously to the palate with a zesty long and lingering aftertaste.

Ageing Potential

Drink within 2 years of vintage.

Blend Information

100% Sauvignon Blanc

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Vineyards strategically planted on South-West facing slopes to capture cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and cold Benguela current. Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, with good drainage.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

About The Harvest

Yield: 5-6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 21-22°B

In The Cellar

Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 13°C. Grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation.
Maturation: Left on lees for 2 months to add complexity.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Abe Beukes & Welma Myburgh Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Abe Beukes & Welma Myburgh Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2002 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc

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