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Entry Information
ExhibitorMatavino
Show2017
Class1A
Entry Number1A#12
BrandMatavino
Wine NameViognier
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityWebsite
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1lees work evident, sl cheesey quite glycerolic upfront but tannins extractive, quinone character, heavy alcohol
Judge 2WTF? Dirty lees character very off putting on the nose. Hot and broad palate.
Judge 3Med straw, oats, apricot and chinese tea, tea character strong on the palate, good viscosity to match warmth and phenolics, out of class?
Associate JudgeHoneydew melon, lacking acidity and very bitter finish
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Auckland, 100%
Clone642, Roostock: 3309 Couderc, 50%
Clone642, Roostock: 101-14, 50%
Soil TypeClay,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation62 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2100 Vines / Ha
Planted2006
IrrigationNone
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.40 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date02 / Apr / 2016
Rainfall1200 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 50%
MaturationStainless Steel 50%
Bottling Date22 / Sep / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced120
Force ClassFalse