Darling Cellars, Old Bush Vine Chenin 2023
Darling Cellars, Old Bush Vine Chenin 2023 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Chenin Blanc (Darling, South Africa), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is very high; oak influence is little. Good with roast pork, roast chicken, Thai food, creamy pasta.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2025 A.A. Badenhorst · Western Cape | £16.99 | |||
| Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2021 Spier · Stellenbosch | £16.06 | |||
| Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2025 Badenhorst · Swartland | £15.95 | |||
| Le P'tit Chenin, Anjou Blanc, Château de la Roulerie (organic) 2023 Château de la Roulerie · Anjou | £18.20 |
The 2023 Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine Chenin is a great example of South Africa’s go-to white, made from dry-farmed old bush vines that bring both concentration and freshness. It shows ripe pear, quince and stone fruit, with a hint of honey and citrus lift. The palate is rounded but still fresh, with a gentle texture, a light mineral edge and enough acidity to keep it crisp and balanced. A versatile, good-value Chenin that works just as well with seafood and lightly spiced dishes as it does on its own.