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Entry Information
ExhibitorWines of Merritt
Show2021
Class5B
Entry Number5B#6
BrandWines of Merritt
Wine NameWilyabrup Chenin Blanc
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameChris Gillmore
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityAustralia
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1creamy oaky richness, but acid and oak sit a bit above everything else
Judge 2Savoury, lanoline, Brett has a negative impact on both pslate and nose
Judge 3Bit sweaty, but undoubtedly powerful. Lots of flavour: stewed apple, rhubarb, apricot, juniper... plenty going on. Chlky phenolics shape the affair inthe mouth. Plump. Quite pleasurable.
Associate Judgetoasty almond. pineapple, sea breeze, fruits id a bit hidden the length is a bit short. agar
Associate JudgeWhite Brett on nose? oily slightly bitter profile on palate
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Margaret River, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Gravel
Elevation50 Metres above sea level
Planting Density6000 Vines / Ha
Planted1985
Growing MethodSustainable
Wine Making Information
FermentNew Wood 5%
FermentOld Wood 95%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date11 / Jan / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced325
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteNick James-Martin