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Entry Information
ExhibitorOakover Vineyards
Show2021
Class5B
Entry Number5B#5
BrandNikola Estate
Wine NameRegional Chenin Blanc
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMatty Trent
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door & Independent Retail
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1fresh and lively, some texture, but a touch sweet and sour on the finish
Judge 2SO2 having an impact aromatically but lovely texture and aromatics behind.
Judge 3White pepper, apples and cheesecloth - lanolin and chalky texture. fresh and fine, but also lingering and long. Really well put together.
Associate Judgetropical fruits on nose. papaya, guava, rich in ripe fruits. pineapple, pear, melon a bit of toasted nut and ginger powder. agar
Associate JudgeMealy oaty notes, Hint of marshmellow undertones. Dried herbs and quava with a little quince. Quite complex but aldehyde notes push through on extension.
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Swan Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced250
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDamian Hutton