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ExhibitorHoddles Creek Estate
Show2021
Class9
Entry Number9#9
BrandHoddles Creek Estate
Wine NameEstate Pinot Blanc
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityBoccaccio
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Savoury, somewhat cabbagey nose, texture is pithy, acidity mostly upfront, finish is a little bitter. Variety is lost somewhat amongst the winemaking.
Judge 2Doughy nose, short, obvious acid, fruit drops short
Judge 3reductive/sweet and sour nose, lacking fruit or freshness. faulty.
Associate Judgebright, citrus, underlying fruit, acid jarring, short finish
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 / 2021
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
Winemaker NoteFranco D'Anna