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Entry Information
ExhibitorWines of Merritt
Show2023
Class10
Entry Number10#18
BrandWines of Merritt
Wine NameWilyabrup Chenin
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBen Johnston
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Waxed lemon and grilled nut. Prominent aldehyde. Touch hollow under the artifact, but finishes long and fresh.
Judge 2Fruit feels tired and slightly dried, lots of apricot and perfume notes, lacks acid and presence.
Judge 3M straw gold. Touch of development, more oily, bigger richer style. M+ acidity as well as some phenolic grip.
Associate JudgeFlinty, 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%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation50 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / Apr / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced167
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteNick James-Martin