Darling Cellars "Bush Vine" Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Typical Darling Sauvignon aromas on the nose with passion fruit, nettles and guava the dominating flavours. These, together with hints of grassiness, are carried through generously to the palate with a zesty long and lingering aftertaste.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Darling Cellars

winemaker : Abe Beukes

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 11.7 % vol rs : 2.30 g/l pH : 3.40 ta : 7.40 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Drink within 2 years of vintage.

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

about the harvest: Yield: 5-6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 21-22Â°B

in the cellar : Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 13Â°C. Grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation.
Maturation: Left on lees for 2 months to add complexity.

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