Darling Cellars "Arum Fields" Chenin Blanc 2009

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes & Welma Myburgh
Main Variety - Chenin Blanc
Alcohol - 13.1 %vol
pH - 3.53
RS - 2.81 g/l
Total Acid - 5.99 g/l
Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry
Body - Light
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

A Fruity, crisp white with Guava on the nose as well as passion fruit and citrus flavours.  A well balanced Chenin wit crisp fresh finish that will compliment seafood, light dishes and salads.

Blend Information

100% Chenin Blanc

In The 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

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.

DC is a wine range of straight varietals where the focus is on fruit driven, varietal true, value for money wines.

About The Harvest

Yield: 5-6 ton/ha
Balling at Harvest: 21° - 22° B


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars "Arum Fields" Chenin Blanc 2009 Abe Beukes & Welma Myburgh Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars "Arum Fields" Chenin Blanc 2007 Abé Beukes & Albé Truter Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars "Arum Fields" Chenin Blanc 2006 Abé Beukes & Albé Truter Chenin Blanc

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