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Entry Information
Exhibitor Billy Button Wines
Show 2023
Class 3A
Entry Number 3A#11
Brand Billy Button
Wine Name 'The Versatile' Vermentino
Vintage 2023
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Tony Ferraro
Commercial Label Yes
Availability www.billybuttonwines.com.au
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 almonds , grapefruit musk . all a bit murky phenolic grip not supported with fruit
Judge 2 Wafting aromas mixed citrus, hint of apple mixed with some green herbs and white flower petals. Mouthwatering with lots of preserved and salted lemon and pith. Touch of crushed stone
Judge 3 Lemon and subtle quince paste on the nose. Some RD to the palate, which doesn't have the acid to balance it.
Associate Judge Sulphite, green mango, skin contact, acid is soft and round, good structural wine with length
Varietal: Vermentino, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
Clone VCR 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil Type Clay,Deep,Loam
Elevation 250 Metres above sea level
Planted 2009
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Conventional
Harvest Date 24 / Mar / 2023
Rainfall 1300 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Plastic 100%
Maturation Plastic 100%
Bottling Date 14 / Sep / 2023
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 300
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Glenn James, Melissa Fettke, Jo Marsh