Darling Reserve Old Bush Wine Sauvignon Blanc 2022

100% Sauvignon Blanc

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.

Vinification:

Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 14-15°C. Grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation and lock in fruitiness. Maturation: Left on lees for 2 months to add complexity.

Tasting notes:

Initially a subdued bouquet opens up to aromas of green fig, asparagus, freshly cut grass and tropical fruit such as watermelon, passion fruit and pineapple. These flavours follow on the palate and are supported by a vibrant acidity that keeps the palate fresh.

Food suggestions:

This wine will pair well with most seafood but it will go particularly well with fresh mussels or oysters.

Winemakers: Pieter Niel Rossouw and Maggie Immelman

Grape Analysis:

Residual Sugar: 2,26g/l

pH: 3,52

Total acidity: 5,8g/l

Awards:

Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard 2022

Gold, Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2022

Silver, LUMO Wine Awards 2022

Silver, Veritas Awards 2022

Country of Origin: South Africa

Contains alcohol: 13,00% vol

Allergens:

• Contains sulphites
• May contain egg, egg products, lysozyme from egg or albumin from egg
• May contain milk, milk product, casein derived from milk or milk proteins

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