Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	St Aidan Wines
Show	2023
Class	21
Entry Number	21#1
Brand	St Aidan
Wine Name	Sparkling Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Jim Campbell-Clause
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	dilute pineapple tropicals, sweet citrus edge, sweet basil, fresh bread, some yeasty notes, sweet tropical fruits, lovely bead, acid line not quite there, nice mouthfeel
Judge 2	Grapefruit and citrus biscuity edge toast little broad on mid but ok textural drive balanced
Judge 3	Honeysuckle, lemon drops and lime pith, slight bread dough notes, agressive mousse - short finish
Associate Judge	Light bright and fresh, feels too foamy, can't see the fruit.
Associate Judge	constant soft beads, creamy, fresh pear, apple honey on palate. lifted acidity. frresh crisp finish with a candied pear peel

Varietal: Chardonnay, GI: Geographe, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Bottle 95%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 5%
Bottling Date	01 / Jul / 2023
Closure	Cork
Cases Produced	300
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Kim Horton and Dougal Herd