Darling Cellars Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

Subtle tropical fruit dominated by ripe yellow peaches, quince, guava and white pear on the nose. Elegant and well balanced structure with loads of tropical fruit on the pallet and a fresh and crisp acidity followed by a lingering aftertaste.

Technical Analysis
alc	13.45
rs	2.80
pH	3.63
ta	5.8
Wine Information
Accolades	2021 Veritas Awards: Silver 2019 Veritas Awards: Silver 2019 Vitis Vinifera - Double Gold 2017 South African Woman’s Wine Awards: Gold Veritas 2016: Bronze
Brand Group	Reserve Range
Other
Winemaker	Pieter-Niel Rossouw and Maggie Venter
Variety	Chenin Blanc
BlendPercent	100% Chenin Blanc
FoodSuggest	A wine that will complement fresh seafood and light spicy chicken salads.
Ageing
Cellar	Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 14- 15°C. Grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation. Maturation: Left on lees for 3 months to add complexity
Harvest	Yield: 2-3 ton/ha Balling at Harvest: 21° - 22° B
Vineyard	Terroir: Vineyards strategically planted on South-West facing slopes to 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
Style
body	Light
style	Dry
taste	Fruity
type	White
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Screwcap
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle