Camel Valley Vineyard applies for Protected Designation of Origin Status

Camel Valley Vineyards has applied for a Protected Designation of Origin for the 1.5ha Darnibole vineyard, as owner Bob Lindo considers the ancient slate subsoil produces a uniquely different style of the Bacchus grape. The Bacchus grape is widely used in the production of English white still wine but the Darnibole Bacchus ‘tastes different to generic Bacchus. It stands out for its intense, steely minerality and its restrained nose’ according to Bob Lindo.

In order to be designated Darnibole Vineyard, wines will have to be 100% Bacchus with no acidification or de-acidification, no sweetening and with a higher natural alcohol. Grapes must be hand-picked, must be made at the adjoining Camel Valley winery and most importantly, Lindo said, it must be compared with previous vintages to ensure typicity.

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