Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Nicholson River Winery
Show	2017
Class	1A
Entry Number	1A#4
Brand	Nicholson River
Wine Name	Viognier
Vintage	2016
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	cellar door

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	79
Judge 1	greater element of ripeness but sl muted, palate has mw acidity
Judge 2	Shade developed in colour. Pungent savoury notes. Apricot kernel. NQR. Quite full soapy texture. A bit blousy.
Judge 3	Med straw, VA and touch of botrytis? Interesting texture and good viscosity, VA is off-putting
Associate Judge	Coconut almond apricot, nutty, slight oxi

Varietal: Viognier, GI: Gippsland, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Gravel
Elevation	50 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1200 Vines / Ha
Planted	2010
Irrigation	Subsurface
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	0.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	27 / Feb / 2016

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	26
Force Class	False