Darling Cellars' Gustus wines (Latin for 'taste') come from specific vineyards which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours.
This is an example of what a Darling Chenin Blanc can produce: a wine with multiple layers of fresh green apple, guava, quince and yellow ripe peaches. Lees and skin contact add a creaminess to the wine that leaves a lingering mouthfeel.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.1 g/L
pH
3.54
ACIDITY
6.0 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
P-N. Rossouw & Maggie Immelman
VARIETY
Chenin Blanc
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Western Cape
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
Post-harvest, grapes were crushed and destalked then left for 12 hours’ skin contact, before 14 days’ fermentation at 13°C. Made in a reductive way, it was left on lees for 6 months in stainless steel tanks to add complexity and depth.
Awards
Platter: 4*
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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Darling Cellars' Gustus wines (Latin for 'taste') come from specific vineyards which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours.
This is an example of what a Darling Chenin Blanc can produce: a wine with multiple layers of fresh green apple, guava, quince and yellow ripe peaches. Lees and skin contact add a creaminess to the wine that leaves a lingering mouthfeel.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.6 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
1.9 g/L
pH
3.32
ACIDITY
6.0 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
P.-N. Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
VARIETY
Chenin Blanc
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Western Cape
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
Post-harvest, grapes were crushed and destalked then left for 12 hours’ skin contact, before 14 days’ fermentation at 13°C. Made in a reductive way, it was left on lees for 6 months in stainless steel tanks to add complexity and depth.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss