The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir specific, such as Arum Fields Chenin Blanc.
Subtle tropical fruit dominated by ripe yellow peaches, quince, guava and white pear on the nose. Elegant and well-balanced structure with loads of tropical fruit on the palate and a fresh, crisp acidity followed by a lingering aftertaste.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.8 g/L
pH
3.63
ACIDITY
5.8 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
P-N. Rossouw, M. Immelman
VARIETY
Chenin Blanc
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested before being crushed and destalked, followed by 14 days’ fermentation at 14-15°C. The grapes and juice were handled reductively to prevent oxidation. Although there was no oak contact, the wine was left on its lees for 3 months to add complexity.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir specific, such as Arum Fields Chenin Blanc.
Subtle tropical fruit dominated by ripe yellow peaches and white pear on the nose. Elegant and well-balanced structure with loads of tropical fruit on the palate and a fresh, crisp acidity followed by a lingering aftertaste.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
12.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.2 g/L
pH
3.56
ACIDITY
5.4 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Venter
VARIETY
Chenin Blanc
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested before being crushed and destalked, followed by 14 days’ fermentation at 14-15°C. The grapes and juice were handled reductively to prevent oxidation. Although there was no oak contact, the wine was left on its lees for 3 months to add complexity.
Awards
Veritas 2018: Gold
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir specific, such as Arum Fields Chenin Blanc.
Explosive tropical nose of ripe peaches, pears and guava. This wine is well balanced with great structure and a good mid palate with guava flavours still evident and a well-rounded finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.2 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.6 g/L
pH
3.58
ACIDITY
5.6 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw
VARIETY
Chenin Blanc
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested before being crushed and destalked, followed by 14 days’ fermentation at 14-15°C. The grapes and juice were handled reductively to prevent oxidation. Although there was no oak contact, the wine was left on its lees for 3 months to add complexity.
Awards
Veritas 2017: Gold
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir specific, such as Arum Fields Chenin Blanc.
A fruity, crisp white with aromas of pears and peaches on the nose as well as mouthwatering guava flavours. A well-balanced and -structured Chenin with guava flavours following through on the palate and a well-rounded finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.0 g/L
pH
3.50
ACIDITY
5.5 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Venter
VARIETY
Chenin Blanc
FINED USING
Gelatine
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
Vintage conditions
The winter and spring leading up to the 2016 vintage were among the driest in recent years. Normal rainfall in the area is about 450mm, but in 2016 this was only 176mm. Winter temperatures were not as cold as normal; unfortunately there was an unexpected heat wave at the end of October that rushed some of the earlier cultivars and meant that the veraison period was shorter than normal. After that temperatures stayed on the higher-than-normal side and the rain stayed away. The ripening period was subsequently shorter than normal due to the drier and warmer conditions.
With very little rain during the berry-setting and ripening period, the berries stayed very small, giving extra concentration, intense flavours and a very good colour.
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested before being crushed and destalked, followed by 14 days’ fermentation at 13°C. The grapes and juice were handled reductively to prevent oxidation. Although there was no oak contact, the wine was left on its lees for 3 months to add complexity.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
The recent demarcation of the Darling district has led to a focus at Darling Cellars on wines which are terroir specific, such as Arum Fields Chenin Blanc.
A fruity, crisp white with pears and peaches on the nose as well as mouthwatering guava flavours. Arum Fields is a well balanced and structured Chenin with guava flavours following through on the palate and a well-rounded finish that will complement seafood, light dishes and salads.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.2 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.6 g/L
pH
3.48
ACIDITY
5.4 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Venter
VARIETY
Chenin Blanc
FINED USING
Gelatine
SULPHUR
Free: 42
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
Vintage conditions
After a good long, wet winter Darling experienced very even bud-break. A long cool growing season allowed the grapes to mature beautifully while retaining their natural acidity. This was definitely an outstanding year for whites.
Vinification details
All grapes were hand harvested before being crushed and destalked, followed by 14 days’ fermentation at 13°C. The grapes and juice were handled reductively to prevent oxidation. Although there was no oak contact, the wine was left on its lees for 3 months to add complexity.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss