Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh
Main Variety - Chenin Blanc
Alcohol - 13.63 %vol
pH - 3.6
RS - 2.78 g/l
Total Acid - 6.05 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry


Tasting Notes

Citrus and pineapple flavours on the nose, as well as grassy notes from the Sauvignon Blanc, that flow onto the pallet.

Blend Information

75% Chenin Blanc, 25% Sauvignon Blanc

Food Suggestions

The wine is round and smooth and a good example of a fruity blend with easy drinkability to enjoy next to the pool, with a light brunch or as a sundowner.

In The Vineyard

The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir and varietal specific. The cool and temperate West Coast climate lends itself to a different micro- and mesoclimate which, along with the different types of soil, lead to unique grapes, which we guide into even more unique wines. Having 99% of all vineyards dry land and almost the same percentage as bush vine, this is as close to what nature intended for grapes to be as one can get.


The idea behind the Classic Range is easy drinking fun wines which are rich in vibrant fruit, displays a little bit of complexity, but is never heavy, nor dull. Wines for all festive occasions.


Terroir: Decomposed granite in the area surrounding Darling Hills. Hot summers moderated by the cool Atlantic


Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation


About The Harvest

Yield: 6 - 8 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 22° B

In The Cellar

Vinification: Crush and destalk, 12 days fermentation at 14° C


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Immelman Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Immelman Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Abé Beukes, Welma Myburgh Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh Chenin Blanc

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