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Entry Information
ExhibitorNicholson River Winery
Show2017
Class1A
Entry Number1A#4
BrandNicholson River
Wine NameViognier
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1greater element of ripeness but sl muted, palate has mw acidity
Judge 2Shade developed in colour. Pungent savoury notes. Apricot kernel. NQR. Quite full soapy texture. A bit blousy.
Judge 3Med straw, VA and touch of botrytis? Interesting texture and good viscosity, VA is off-putting
Associate JudgeCoconut almond apricot, nutty, slight oxi
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Gippsland, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGravel
Elevation50 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1200 Vines / Ha
Planted2010
IrrigationSubsurface
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild0.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date27 / Feb / 2016
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced26
Force ClassFalse