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ExhibitorSaddler's Creek Wines
Show2023
Class10
Entry Number10#6
BrandSaddler's Creek Wines
Wine NameWinemakers Craft Piquepoul Blanc
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameWindowrie Wines
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Rich and waxy, crated lemons and cut grapefruit. The palate is an essay in corseted richness, kept tight by tightly wound phenolics. Line and length
Judge 2Almost a cereal note to the nose with an oaty, mealiness. Touch of phenolics on the back creates a sourness that deters interest. A real lime skin kind of note.
Judge 3Pale straw, light citrus aroma. Quite rich big structure, M acidity, grippy phenolic finish
Associate JudgePithy, minerally notes. Pal has texture but has gone a little far, warmth on pal too
Varietal: Picpoul, GI: Central Ranges, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date20 / Mar / 2023
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 80%
FermentOld Wood 20%
MaturationStainless Steel 80%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 20%
Bottling Date20 / Aug / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced250
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBrett Woodward & Sam Rumpit