variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Abé Beukes & Welma Myburgh
wine of origin : Darling
analysis : alc : 12.28 % vol rs : 3.48 g/l pH : 4.22 ta : 6.03 g/l
type : White style : Dry body : Light taste : Fruity
pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap
in the vineyard : The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir and varietal specific. The cool and temperate West Coast climate lends itself to a different micro- and mesoclimate which, along with the different types of soil, lead to unique grapes, which we guide into even more unique wines. Having 99% of all vineyards dry land and almost the same percentage as bush vine, this is as close to what nature intended for grapes to be as one can get.
DC is a wine range of straight varietals where the focus is on fruit driven, varietal true, value for money wines.
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.