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Entry Information
ExhibitorPurple Hen Wines
Show2021
Class6A
Entry Number6A#5
BrandPurple Hen
Wine NameViognier
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameRick Lacey
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityAt winery
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Pale straw, slight tinge, nuttiness, some meaty tropical initially that blows off, cream, secondary characters, toast, some positive peppery phenolics along palate, acidity keeps palate fresh, medium length
Judge 2lactic coconut aromas,oak dominating wine,salinity,all upfront,sound but not balanced
Judge 3Vegetative nose, savoury palate. Representative of the varietal. Subtle acid.
Associate JudgeHoney characters, acid bit unbalanced
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Gippsland, 100%
Clone642, Roostock: 5C Teleki, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2100 Vines / Ha
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Harvest Date13 / Mar / 2018
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date16 / Jul / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteLacey & Farr