Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.18%
Residual Sugar 14.18 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc90%
Semillon10%
Region Darling
Soil Hutton / oakleaf
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South Facing
Vine Age planted 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Types French Oak barrels
Barrel Size 300 litre
Production Details 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon. 30% of the Sauvignon Blanc was fermented and aged for 8 months in 300 litre French Oak barrels. The remaining components were fermented in stainless steel tanks and left on the fine lees. Vines planted 2001. Yield 7 t/ha. Irrigation supplementary. Trellising 5 wire extended moveable perold.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black current, stone fruit, green apple, fynbos, kelp, sea-breeze, touch of oak
Palate: rich, layered, long, Darling minerality, vibrant acidity, leesy complexity, saline finish
Critics Ratings Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2019: Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2019Silver
Producer Information
Website
Address
Darling Hills Road, Darling, 7345, South Africa
Phone
+27 22 492 2825
Email
Owner
Nick Pentz (Pentz family)
Cellarmaster
Jannie de Clerk