Darling Cellars Gustus Chenin Blanc

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

This is an example of what a Darling Chenin Blanc can produce. Wine with multiple layers of fresh green apple, guava, quince and yellow ripe peaches. Lees and skin contact add a creaminess to the wine that leaves a lingering mouthfeel, wishing for more.

Technical Analysis
alc	13.55
rs	3.1
pH	3.54
ta	6.0
Wine Information
Accolades	2019 Veritas Awards: Gold 2019 Ergebnis Mundus Vini Summer Tasting: Silver
Brand Group	Gustus
Other
Winemaker	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
Variety	Chenin Blanc
BlendPercent	100% Chenin Blanc
FoodSuggest	Ideal pairing partners are trout, sushi or fresh line fish, roasted chicken and vegetables or a creamy chicken pasta dish.
Ageing	Wine with great potential that can age for another 2-3 years.
Cellar	Crush and destalk, 12 hours skin contact, 14 days fermentation at 13°C. Reductive winemaking. Left on lees for 6 months in Stainless Steel tanks to add complexity and depth.
Vineyard	South western facing slopes on deep granite soils are the preferred sites for these vineyards. Bush vines, no irrigation.
Style
body	Full
style	Dry
taste	Fruity
type	White
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Screwcap
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle