Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	St Aidan Wines
Show	2017
Class	W3
Entry Number	W3#6
Brand	St Aidan
Wine Name	Chardonnay
Vintage	2016
Origin	Multi-regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	cellar door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	Beeswax, lees honey: super acid in the mouth. Edgy peel, but just too raspy.
Judge 2	goats cheese, lemon thyme, lemon zest, vibrant nose, white blossom, vibrant juicy acidity on palate, creamy texture, undertone of struck match/solids work, vanilla spice Good length.
Judge 3	lime leaf extract, moderate concentration on the nose, something almond kernel. good but lacking some x-factor. same concerns on the palate re: concentration. lovely lifted citrus notes... left wanting more from this wine.
Associate Judge	Steely nose lacking freshness palate is quite tight and not expressing underneath some worked characters that build on palate savoury factor and not promoting fresh fruit drive

Varietal: Chardonnay, GI: Geographe, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Schwarzmann, 100%
Soil Type	Loam
Elevation	65 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1600 Vines / Ha
Planted	1997
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Harvest Date	15 / Feb / 2016

Wine Making Information
Ferment	New Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	22 / Dec / 2016
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	190
Force Class	False