Arum Fields Chenin Blanc
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.
Darling Cellars Reserveis a wine range of straight varietalswhere the focus is on fruit driven, varietal true, value for money wines.
Wine: Arum Fields Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2011
Origin: Darling
Cultivar(s): 100% Chenin Blanc
Winemaker: Abé Beukes & Welma Visser
Terroir: Vineyards strategically plantedon South- West facing slopesto 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
Yield: 5-6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 21-22°B
Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14days fermentation at 13°C. Grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation.
Maturation: Left on lees for 3 months to add complexity
Alc: 12.67%
TA: 6.07g/l
RS: 3.16g/l
pH: 3.45
Winemaker’s comments:
A fruity, crisp white withpungent guava on the nose as well as passionfruit and lemon zest flavours. A well balanced Chenin withguava flavours following through on the taste and a crisp fresh finish that will compliment seafood, light dishes and salads.
