Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Oakover Vineyards
Show	2021
Class	5B
Entry Number	5B#5
Brand	Nikola Estate
Wine Name	Regional Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2020
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Matty Trent
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Cellar Door & Independent Retail

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	fresh and lively, some texture, but a touch sweet and sour on the finish
Judge 2	SO2 having an impact aromatically but lovely texture and aromatics behind.
Judge 3	White pepper, apples and cheesecloth - lanolin and chalky texture. fresh and fine, but also lingering and long. Really well put together.
Associate Judge	tropical fruits on nose. papaya, guava, rich in ripe fruits. pineapple, pear, melon a bit of toasted nut and ginger powder. agar
Associate Judge	Mealy 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%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	250
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Damian Hutton