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Entry Information
ExhibitorDe Bortoli Wines
Show2023
Class10
Entry Number10#21
BrandGrenache Wizardry
Wine NameGrenache Blanc
Vintage2021
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Slightly hard edged and hollow.
Judge 2Reductive and slightly bilgie, there is a saline kind of algae character on the nose. Lots of dried hay and hot dried fruits, dehydrated apricots and dried yellow apples.
Judge 3M straw. Petroleum aroma upfront. Soft acidity, phenolic grip to cleanse on finish. Quite rich middle, but needs food to be enjoyed
Associate Judgeplasticine character, pal is a bit flat and doesn't have good direction
Varietal: Grenache Blanc, GI: Heathcote, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeVolcanic
Elevation445 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date23 / Mar / 2021
Rainfall445 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentClay Amphorae 30%
FermentOld Wood 70%
MaturationNone 100%
Bottling Date08 / Jun / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1000
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteSteve Webber