Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

Initially a subdued bouquet opens up to aromas of green fig, asparagus, freshly cut grass and tropical fruit such as watermelon, passion fruit and pineapple. These flavours follow on the palate and are supported by a vibrant acidity that keeps the palate.

Technical Analysis
alc	12.56
rs	4.2
pH	3.34
ta	6.0
Wine Information
Accolades	South African Wine Index SAWi Grand Gold Veritas Silver Outstanding Lumo Awards Gold
Brand Group	Reserve Range
Other	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.
Winemaker	André Scriven & Bertrum Titus
Variety	Sauvignon Blanc
Blend Percentage	100% Sauvignon Blanc
Food Suggestion	This wine will pair well with most seafood but I think will go particularly well with some of the West Coast’s fresh mussels or oysters!! Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans.
Ageing
Cellar	Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 14-15°C. Grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation and lock in fruitiness. Maturation: Left on lees for 2 months to add complexity.
Harvest	Yield: 3-4 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