Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Wines of Merritt
Show	2022
Class	5B
Entry Number	5B#1
Brand	Wines of Merritt
Wine Name	Wilyabrup Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Ben Johnston
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Australia

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	very honeyed, cooked caramel, big buttery fruit, nice savoury acid, some oak, looks slightly forward, but pleasant drink. the old au white burgundy style
Judge 2	Diacetyl , lactic elements on the nose and lactone from oak. Lacking a bit of freshness and varietal definition
Judge 3	forward colour, bruised oxidised, caramelised fruit
Associate Judge	yellow peach & almond nose, some on palate, palate flat & short, overpowering oak
Associate Judge	Really creamy, buttery tropical fruit. Lots of ripe rockmelon and white tea notes. Distinctive yellow florals. A bit of interest in this wine but feels out of balance

Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Margaret River, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Gravel,Loam
Elevation	50 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	3000 Vines / Ha
Growing Method	Sustainable

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	01 / Mar / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	115
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Nick James-Martin