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Exhibitor Tallagandra Hill Winery
Show 2023
Class 7A
Entry Number 7A#10
Brand Tallagandra Hill
Wine Name The Diplomat
Vintage 2023
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name David Faulks
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 bright. vibrant. lovely line and length. nice acidity.
Judge 2 sl brassy colour, nose subdued, pleasant but short
Judge 3 Clean, floral, touch of musk, fresh, slightly disjointed and finishes a touch soapy/washy.
Associate Judge light gold, stone fruit flesh, rich and textured, shows nice balance and manged sweetness, touch simple but like the freshness
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Canberra District, 100%
Clone 642, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Clay,Gravel,Rocky,Shallow,Volcanic
Elevation 550 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 2880 Vines / Ha
Planted 2003
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable
Crop Yeild 6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 18 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall 600 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 59%
Maturation Small Format Oak 41%
Bottling Date 07 / Jul / 2022
Cases Produced 70
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Greg Gallagher