Concentrated core of dried peach, floral notes and caramelised nuts
Platter 2021
Lime Kilns, Darling Cellars
Lime Kilns were a familiar sight on the West Coast in years past, used to burn mussel shells for lime which was then used in agriculture.
Chenin Blanc 79%, Viognier 10.5%, Chardonnay 10.5%. This wine shows a lot of tropical notes of peaches apricot, honeycomb and orange peel. A seriously complexed wine that has a great mid palate with good length and ageing potential.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.1 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.2 g/L
pH
3.32
ACIDITY
6.0 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
VARIETY
White Blend
TIME IN OAK
9 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Partial
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
The grapes were crushed and destalked, then 12 hours of skin contact. The cultivars are barrel fermented separately in 500 litre French oak barrels. Then racked to barrels and left for 9 months on fine lees, followed by ageing for 2-3 months on fermentation lees to add complexity.
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Lime Kilns, Darling Cellars
Lime Kilns were a familiar sight on the West Coast in years past, used to burn mussel shells for lime which was then used in agriculture.
Composed of Chenin Blanc 81%,Viognier 16%,Chardonnay 3%, this wine shows a lot of tropical notes from peaches, apricot and citrus fruit like orange peel. This is a seriously complexed wine that has a great mid palate with good length and ageing potential. This is a definite food wine.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.7 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.1 g/L
pH
3.32
ACIDITY
6.2 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
P N Rossouw, M Immelman
VARIETY
White Blend
TIME IN OAK
9 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Partial
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
The grapes are crushed and destalked, then barrel fermented in 300 and 500 litre French oak barrels. Racked to barrels and left for 9 months on the lees.
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Lime Kilns, Darling Cellars
Lime Kilns were a familiar sight on the West Coast in years past, used to burn mussel shells for lime which was then used in agriculture.
Part of Darling Cellar's Heritage Collection, with notes of peach, apricot and citrus fruits, this is a complex wine with good length and ageing potential. A blend of 81% Chenin Blanc, 16% Viognier and 3% Chardonnay.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.8 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.4 g/L
pH
3.59
ACIDITY
6.0 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
P.-N. Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
VARIETY
White Blend
TIME IN OAK
9 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Darling
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
Grapes were crushed and destalked prior to barrel fermentation in 300 and 500 litre French oak barrels. The wine was racked to barrel and left for 9 months on the lees.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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