Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019

2021 Platter's Wine Guide - 4½ Stars
2019 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 91 Points

This wine displays a medium light straw hue in the glass with a green tinge and is made in a ripe tropical style with a split personality being elegant on the one hand but serious and bold on the other. Tropical flavours of ripe yellow peaches, white pear, a touch of vanilla blossoms, toast, butterscotch, orange skin and pineapple meet you on the nose. This wine shows many layers as the Chenin Blanc opens up.

This wine shows many layers as the Chenin Blanc opens up. Good structure and ripe fruit are well complimented by the wood and can definitely mature for another 3 - 5 years.

100% Chenin Blanc

Will pair excellent with spicy dishes such as Cape Malay curry of creamy dishes like seafood risotto.

Terroir: Made from two vineyards, one on deep
Hutton soils with koffieklip, the other from well
drained weathered granite soil
Vineyard type: 38- 39 years old Bush Vines, no irrigation
Yield: 4 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 23- 24°B

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine comes from specific old bush vines which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours. These vineyards are planted in the best terroir for the specific varietal. Vineyards are carefully monitored by the winemaker who ultimately decides when the grapes will be harvested. These grapes are handled separately in the cellar to preserve their natural quality and uniqueness. Passion and Respect for these old vines, have led to these beautiful and special wines. Darling Cellars OLD BUSH VINES Range is a dedicated concept from site selection, through to the final drop in the glass at the end of the bottle.