Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show	2023
Class	40
Entry Number	40#2
Brand	Chalmers
Wine Name	Fiano
Vintage	NV
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Troy McInnes
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	96
Judge 1	lovely familiar flow of expression, acidity and phenolics through the wines.
Judge 2	a great line up of Fiano, displaying the ability of this variety to age gracefully. Lovely line of acidity flows thru these wines, with attractive lemon pith/rind, and elderflower.
Judge 3	Look at a line up like this and wonder why we didn't jump on then Fiano train sooner. A really strong trio that link up beautifully to tell a compelling story. The older wine retains great freshness and zip while putting on some attractive middle age waxiness, the younger wine beautifully taut and impactful
Judge 4	W1: lemon curd, lemon balm, wax. Balanced, fresh acidity and almond kernel, lovely development and still has some way to go. W2: nutty lees, apple flesh. Palate is textured and more phenolic, roasted lemon, mid weight, nice conc. W3: balanced lees, lovely intensity on the palate, saline stoniness and lemon pith, apple flesh
Associate Judge	clean bright SF aromatics , brightness and shape , complex aged notes. a slice of toast , connection
Trophy	Provenance Award

Varietal: Fiano, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone	VCR 3, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Deep,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation	170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	4545 Vines / Ha
Planted	2009
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 60%
Ferment	Stainless Steel 40%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 40%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 20%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 40%
Cases Produced	400
Force Class	False
Winemaking Note	2012 was made in all small format oak, 2019 and 2021 were made in 2kl both plus overflow in small format old oak and stainless steel
Winemaker Note	Bart van Olphen
Provenance Vintages	2012, 2019, 2021