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Entry Information
ExhibitorSt Aidan Wines
Show2021
Class17A
Entry Number17A#1
BrandSt Aidan
Wine NameSparkling Chardonnay
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameJim Campbell-Clause
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1fresh fruit and some bready aromas. tight citrus fruit some nice palate structure. is a little simple
Judge 2Marzipan, brioche dough, red apple skin, mousse rather large but good tight finish and refreshing With some complexity from lees
Judge 3Sweet lemon curd and cheesecloth on both the nose and palate. Pure and textural, sweet through the finish. Residual is not as cloaked by the fruit as it should be. Fresh. Simple.
Associate Judgeyeasty toasty. lemon pith and jasmine, tulips and musk. fresh pink grapefruits. crunch finish. consistent soft bubbles
Associate JudgeBiscotti aromatics. Citrus minerality with an edge of pith. Pistachio nut central element. Sweet citrus persistence.
Varietal: Chardonnay, GI: Geographe, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureCork
Cases Produced140
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMark Messenger