Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Wines of Merritt
Show	2023
Class	10
Entry Number	10#18
Brand	Wines of Merritt
Wine Name	Wilyabrup Chenin
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Ben Johnston
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	86
Judge 1	Waxed lemon and grilled nut. Prominent aldehyde. Touch hollow under the artifact, but finishes long and fresh.
Judge 2	Fruit feels tired and slightly dried, lots of apricot and perfume notes, lacks acid and presence.
Judge 3	M straw gold. Touch of development, more oily, bigger richer style. M+ acidity as well as some phenolic grip.
Associate Judge	Flinty, minerally notes with pear and light stone fruits. Pal is bright with secondary fruit and acid sits well. Well balanced and clean.

Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Margaret River, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	50 Metres above sea level
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	01 / Apr / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	167
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Nick James-Martin