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Entry Information
Exhibitor Australian Vintage Ltd
Show 2023
Class 13
Entry Number 13#10
Brand Nepenthe
Wine Name Pinnacle Gewurztraminer
Vintage 2023
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Silver
Judge 1 rose petal , lime and pineapple , complexity and intensity of flavour . The acid line is long and bright. Balanced use of Rs and Acid
Judge 2 Very heady on the nose, geraniums, magnolia, expressed citrus oils that are then lit. Fleshy stone fruits on the palate with marmalade but vibrant acidity and crushed stone on the finish...has a candied/lollie note
Judge 3 Intense and vibrant aromas of nectarine, peach. A juicy, full bodied and fulsome palate showing the same. Vibrant, though not overly complex.
Associate Judge Lifted grassy, passionfruit, nice phenolics, good RS & acid balance with great length
Varietal: Gewurztraminer, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 100%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 320
Force Class False
Winemaker Note James Evers