Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	De Bortoli Wines
Show	2020
Class	9
Entry Number	9#4
Brand	De Bortoli Wines
Wine Name	Yarra Valley Estate Vineyard Pinot Blanc
Vintage	2019
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Cellar door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	nose a little tired, palate lacking fresh fruit
Judge 2	Pale straw, touch of reduction/garlic which unfortunately is masking fruit initially, shifts to cheese on opening up, beautiful viscosity on palate, excellent line of acid,
Judge 3	Straw colour. Dominant leesy nose, suggesting a fair bit of work. Hints of ripe pear. Some texture but palate a little tough.
Associate Judge	slightly yellow, some citrus but neural, citrus on palate but very drying finish

Varietal: Pinot Blanc/Bianco, GI: Yarra Valley, 100%
Clone	54, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil Type	Silt
Elevation	120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	3200 Vines / Ha
Planted	2011
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	9.80 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	05 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall	700 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	30 / Sep / 2019
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	900
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Steve Webber