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Entry Information
ExhibitorHoddles Creek Estate
Show2017
Class12A
Entry Number12A#11
BrandHoddles Creek Estate
Wine NameEstate Pinot Blanc
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityBoccaccio
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Pale and bright. Quite reductive. Fresh and zesty, but redux dominates
Judge 2earthy, dank, reduction has robbed its freshness, a little nice fruit lingers
Judge 3Clear and bright. Lively nose. A wave of ripe fruit flavour. Hints of subtle chalk notes. A bright and lively acidity
Associate Judgewaxy lanolin, weight phenolics, dirty bak palate
Varietal: Pinot Blanc/Bianco, GI: Yarra Valley, 100%
CloneVCR 5, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeGravel
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2666 Vines / Ha
Planted2007
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date16 / Mar / 2015
Rainfall1000 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date12 / Aug / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced250
Force ClassFalse