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Entry Information
ExhibitorWaimea Estates
Show2015
Class8
Entry Number8#3
BrandWaimea Estates
Wine NameWaimea Gewurztraminer
Vintage2014
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityUK, Asia, Aus, NZ, Cook Islands, Fiji
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Punch, perfume and varietal characters are good but a bit tropical. Great flavour on the palate but the sweetness is getting up and slt out of balance.
Judge 2Lifted tangerine/red apple fruit. Weighty and waxy palate, more muscular style with some extract to balance M+ alc. Acid a touch tangy.
Judge 3Clipped aromatics Pleasant mouthfeel. Clean and true.
Associate Judgedeep straw, bright aromatic notes, tropical fruits, ripe palate. lycee/passionfruit flavours, good phenolics but finishes with hard acidity
Varietal: Gewurztraminer, GI: Nelson, 100%
Clone456, Roostock: 101-14, 50%
Clone1106, Roostock: 101-14, 50%
Soil TypeLoam,Gravel,Rocky
Elevation5 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild3.40 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date27 / Mar / 2014
Rainfall900 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1200
Force ClassFalse