Darling Reserve Bush Vines Chardonnay 2026
An array of white pears, pineapple and lemon are the flavours on the nose that will follow through on the palate. A fruitful wine with a good mid palate, that ends off with a zesty lemon finish.
Analysis: Alc:13.39 RS:13.39 pH:3.26 TA:5.52 TSO2:50 FSO2:129
Winemaker: Anthony Meduna, André Scriven
Variety: Chardonnay
Origin: Darling
Darling Cellars Reserve is a wine range of straight varietals where the focus is on fruit-driven, varietal true, value-for-money wines. The grapes were harvested from dryland farmed vineyards in Darling, where the vines are not trellised and planted as bush vines.
Food SuggestionsThis wine is the perfect companion with a gourmet chicken salad or Indian curry dish. Will also pair well with fish and seafood.
In The VineyardThe grapes were harvested from dryland farmed vineyards in Darling, where the vines are not trellised and planted as bush vines on a combination of laterite soils 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. These grapes ripen as nature intended without human intervention, we do monitor vineyards for optimal picking times, adopting a combination of sampling and tasting to optimize the richer tropical (thiol) notes.
The HarvestThe grapes were harvested from dryland farmed vineyards in Darling.
In The CellarCrush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 14-15°C. Grapes and juice are handled reductively to prevent oxidation. Maturation: Left on lees for 3 months to add complexity.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Type: White
Style: Dry
Body: Light
Taste: Fruity
Vegetarian: ✔
Closure: Screwcap
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Darling Reserve Bush Vines Chardonnay 2026 | Anthony Meduna, André Scriven | Chardonnay |
| Darling Reserve Bush Vines Chardonnay 2025 | Anthony Meduna, André Scriven | Chardonnay |