Lady Ann Darling 2016

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter
Main Variety - Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol - 12.01 %vol
pH - 3.40
RS - 2.21 g/l
Total Acid - 6.0 g/l
Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry
Body - Full
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

An interesting wine with layers of fruit complexity supported with well integrated wood. Typical aromas are green characters of green fig with tropical arrays of white pears and pineapple. The palate is elegant with a lovely minerality to the finish.

Ageing Potential

Will age well within the next 3-5 years.

Blend Information

Sauvignon Blanc

In The Vineyard

Terroir: A combination of vineyards growing on laterite soils about 15km from the Atlantic Ocean.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation

About The Harvest

Yield: 4 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 22-23°B

In The Cellar

Vinification: Crush and destalk, barrel fermented in new 500lt French oak barrels.
Maturation: Left on lees for 2 months to add complexity. Barrel matured on fine lees for 8 months.

Additional Information

We have created some stand alone premium wines to showcase the diversity of Darling Cellars and the Darling region. All so unique, we couldn’t find a place for them in our 3 core ranges. Definitely wines to come look for.

We have created some stand alone premium wines to showcase the diversity of Darling Cellars and the Darling region. All so unique, we couldn’t find a place for them in our 3 core ranges. Definitely wines to come look for.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars Lady Ann Darling 2020 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Sauvignon Blanc
Lady Ann Darling 2019 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Sauvignon Blanc
Lady Ann Darling 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Sauvignon Blanc
Lady Ann Darling 2017 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Sauvignon Blanc
Lady Ann Darling 2016 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Sauvignon Blanc
Lady Ann Darling 2015 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Sauvignon Blanc

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