Darling Cellars Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc 2020

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Venter

Main Variety - Chenin Blanc

Alcohol - 12.18 %vol

pH - 3.51

RS - 2.00 g/l

Total Acid - 6.54 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - White

Style - Dry

Body - Light

Taste - Fruity

Tasting Notes

A fruit forward wine with intriguing notes of melon, fruit salad, peaches, white pear and guava on your nose that follow through on your mid palate. Well structured mid palate with a fresh citrus lingering aftertaste covered by pineapple and lemony undertones.

Blend Information

71% Chenin Blanc, 29% Sauvignon Blanc

Food Suggestions

Enjoy with light fruit salad or sushi!

In The Vineyard

Terroir: Decomposed granite in the area surrounding Darling Hills. Hot summers moderated by the cool Atlantic.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, no irrigation
Yield: 2-4 t/ha

About The Harvest

22°B

In The Cellar

Crush and destalk, 12 days fermentation at 14°C

Additional Information

The idea behind the Classic Range is easy drinking fun wines which are rich in vibrant fruit, displays a little bit of complexity, but is never heavy, nor dull.

Wines for all festive occasions.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc 2024	André Scriven & Bertrum Titus	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc 2020	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Venter	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc 2019	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Venter	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc 2017 500ml	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Venter	Chenin Blanc