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Exhibitor Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show 2023
Class 3A
Entry Number 3A#6
Brand Chalmers
Wine Name Vermentino
Vintage 2023
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Troy McInnes
Commercial Label Yes
Availability Retail, on-premise, online
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 oyster shell rockpool complexity , apricot stone fruits , pulpy core but a little simple
Judge 2 Very linear wine - light aromas on the nose focsued on tart citrus notes, sea salt and white flowers. The palate is very tart and zippy with little more than the citrus note.
Judge 3 Citrus peel, bitters, tonic, sea salt and ginger on the nose. Vibrant and higher-toned fruit on the palate. Pear, lemon, sea salt and peach. Nice even length and a good mix of fruit and savoury.
Associate Judge Clean lifted green apples, sweet fruit slight loose palate with RS distraction
Varietal: Vermentino, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone VCR 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil Type Clay,Deep,Loam
Elevation 170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 4545 Vines / Ha
Planted 2009
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable Certificate: FC315474
Crop Yeild 6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 02 / Mar / 2023
Rainfall 754 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date 03 / Oct / 2023
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 650
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Bart van Olphen