Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2004

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes
Main Variety - Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol - 12.0 %vol
pH - 3.63
RS - 1.9 g/l
Total Acid - 7.56 g/l
Volatile Acidity - 0.27 g/l
SO2 - 117 mg/l
Free SO2 - 48 mg/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

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


Accolades

Good Taste Magazine: DC Sauvignon Blanc 2004 was awarded the Best Value Sauvignon Blanc out of 54 Wines.

Tasting Notes

Typical tropical flavours on the nose with passion fruit and guava dominating. These flavours together with hints of grassiness are carried through generously to the palate with a zesty long aftertaste.

Blend Information

100% Sauvignon Blanc

In The Vineyard

Bush vines – no irrigation
Yield: 7/8 tons per hectare
Terroir: Deep soils from decomposed granite.
Climate: Vineyards strategically planted to capture cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and Benguela current.

Nestled in a region blessed by superlative vineyards, exquisite Flamingoes and rare orchids, Darling Cellars is located close to the tiny hamlet of Darling on the cool West Coast of South Africa. As a privately owned winery with almost 1,700ha under vine, situated mainly in the newly discovered premium vineyard of "Groenekloof", our wines are set to rival the best in the Cape.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Abe Beukes & Welma Myburgh Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Abe Beukes & Welma Myburgh Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc
Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2002 Abe Beukes Sauvignon Blanc

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