Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2020

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter

Main Variety - Chenin Blanc

Alcohol - 12.18 %vol

pH - 3.51

RS - 2.00 g/l

Total Acid - 6.54 g/l

Appellation - Western Cape

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

About The Harvest

Yield: 2-4 t/ha
Balling at 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 Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2022	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2021	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2020	Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2019	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Immelman	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2018	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Immelman	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2017	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2016	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2015	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2014	Abé Beukes, Welma Myburgh	Chenin Blanc
Darling Cellars Classic Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2013	Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh	Chenin Blanc