Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2025

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 and crisp acidity followed by a lingering aftertaste.

Alc:13.32 RS:13.32 pH:3.20 TA:6.02 TSO2:150 FSO2:40

Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
Appellation: Darling

Accolades
2025 Michelangelo Wine Awards - Gold<br />2025 Lumo Awards - Gold

Food Pairing
A wine that will compliment meatier flaky fish and rich seafood. Also, a great wine to serve with a light spicy chicken salad.

Winemaker: Anthony Meduna, André Scriven
Main Variety: Chenin Blanc
Style: Dry
Type: White
Body: Light
Taste: Fruity
Wooded: No
Organic: No
Kosher: No
Vegetarian: Yes
Pack Size: 750ml
Pack Type: Bottle
Vineyard
<p>The grapes were harvested from dryland farmed vineyards in Darling, where the vines are not trellised and planted as bush vines on a combination of laterite soils 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. These grapes ripen as nature intended without human intervention, we do monitor vineyards for optimal picking times, adopting a combination of sampling and tasting to optimize the richer tropical (thiol) notes.</p>
Cellar
Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 14-15°C. Grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation. Maturation: Left on lees for 3 months to add complexity.
More Info
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 and crisp acidity followed by a lingering aftertaste.