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Entry Information
ExhibitorPurple Hands Wines
Show2021
Class9
Entry Number9#5
BrandPurple Hands Wines
Wine NameColours of the South Pinot Blanc
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameGreg Barritt
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Lemon and lime on the nose, tart citric acid line which fades after mid palate leaving a waxy finish. Bright fruit on palate, lacking complexity but a happy wine.
Judge 2Floral nose and palate, nice length of flavour, mild acidity, slight lychee, creamy, easy to drink
Judge 3highly aromatic, fruit freshness pushed too far, finishes lean, looking for a little more
Associate Judgebright, clean, pears, cashew nuts, good acid line, balanced, textural finish
Varietal: Pinot Blanc/Bianco, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Chardonnay, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation320 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1900 Vines / Ha
Planted2004
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date03 / Feb / 2021
Rainfall562 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date08 / Jul / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced330
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteCraig Stansborough