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Entry Information
ExhibitorAphelion Wine Co.
Show2023
Class10
Entry Number10#13
BrandAphelion Wine Co.
Wine NameWelkin Chenin Blanc
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePeter Lockett
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1A slight mustiness clouding the nose, some grapefruit and chalk. Taut and linear palate...lovely length
Judge 2Kerasceney nose, a bit medicinal with some Hession coarseness through the wine. Some lime curd vibrancy.
Judge 3M straw. Slightly pharmaceutical aroma. Lovely textural acidity, quite high but well integrated. Good linearity
Associate JudgeLemon rind, soapy nose. Pal acid is bright (heading toward tart). Has good brightness just slightly imbalanced
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeUnknown
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date04 / Aug / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRob Mack