Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
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
Overall Score	84
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