Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Wines of Merritt
Show	2021
Class	5B
Entry Number	5B#6
Brand	Wines of Merritt
Wine Name	Wilyabrup Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2020
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Chris Gillmore
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Australia

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	creamy oaky richness, but acid and oak sit a bit above everything else
Judge 2	Savoury, lanoline, Brett has a negative impact on both pslate and nose
Judge 3	Bit 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 Judge	toasty almond. pineapple, sea breeze, fruits id a bit hidden the length is a bit short. agar
Associate Judge	White Brett on nose? oily slightly bitter profile on palate

Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Margaret River, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Gravel
Elevation	50 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	6000 Vines / Ha
Planted	1985
Growing Method	Sustainable

Wine Making Information
Ferment	New Wood 5%
Ferment	Old Wood 95%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	11 / Jan / 2021
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	325
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Nick James-Martin