Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	d'Arenberg
Show	2023
Class	4A
Entry Number	4A#4
Brand	d'Arenberg
Wine Name	The Sun Surfer Fiano
Vintage	2023
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Trophies	Best White Wine
	Best White Italian Variety Wine
	Tony Mangan Memorial Award for Best Organic Wine
Judge 1	crisp and fresh, spray , pears , , complex and balanced
Judge 2	Soft focus aromas with a mineral edge. Hints of herb, citrus. Textured with a gripping palate, mouthwatering - solid fruit core with salty minerality
Judge 3	Great aromatics with fruit and saline drive. Nice verve and drive through the palate, with texture and weight. Good energy to the finish.
Associate Judge	Clean citrus, touch of saline, mineral, bright and fresh acid

Varietal: Fiano, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	SAVII 01, Roostock: Merlot, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Sand
Elevation	150 Metres above sea level
Planted	1996
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Organic Certificate: Biodynamic/Organic(Nassa 5403)
Crop Yeild	5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	21 / Mar / 2023

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 92%
Ferment	Old Wood 8%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 92%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 8%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	429
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Chester Osborn