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Exhibitor Purple Hen Wines
Show 2023
Class 7B
Entry Number 7B#9
Brand Purple Hen
Wine Name Viognier
Vintage 2022
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Rick Lacey
Commercial Label Yes
Availability At winery
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 slightly restrained on the nose, some phenolic length, has good balance and freshness
Judge 2 quieter, bit grubby
Judge 3 sweet floral aromas, some reduction, simple clean and fresh on the palate. Thin
Associate Judge florals, herbs up front
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Gippsland, 100%
Clone 642, Roostock: 5C Teleki, 100%
Soil Type Clay
Elevation 10 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 2100 Vines / Ha
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable
Harvest Date 20 / Mar / 2023
Wine Making Information
Ferment Old Wood 100%
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date 27 / Jan / 2023
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 135
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Lacey & Kearton