Entry Information |
Oakover Vineyards |
2021 |
5B |
5B#5 |
Nikola Estate |
Regional Chenin Blanc |
2020 |
Single Vineyard |
Matty Trent |
Yes |
Cellar Door & Independent Retail |
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Judging Results |
Bronze |
fresh and lively, some texture, but a touch sweet and sour on the finish |
SO2 having an impact aromatically but lovely texture and aromatics behind. |
White pepper, apples and cheesecloth - lanolin and chalky texture. fresh and fine, but also lingering and long. Really well put together. |
tropical fruits on nose. papaya, guava, rich in ripe fruits. pineapple, pear, melon a bit of toasted nut and ginger powder. agar |
Mealy oaty notes, Hint of marshmellow undertones. Dried herbs and quava with a little quince. Quite complex but aldehyde notes push through on extension. |
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Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Swan Valley, 100% |
Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100% |
Conventional |
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Wine Making Information |
Old Wood 100% |
Small Format Oak 100% |
250 |
False |
Damian Hutton |