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Entry Information
Exhibitor Wines of Merritt
Show 2024
Class 11
Entry Number 11#5
Brand Wines of Merritt
Wine Name Metricup Chenin
Vintage 2023
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Ray Fokkema
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 Some sulphide grubby. Slightly smoky. Has width. Has menthol.
Judge 2 heady florals, white stone fruit. light phenolics quite a feature of palate... almond kernel finish, quite stylish
Judge 3 Clear oak influence along with some flinty minerality. Nice palate balance, good acid, great textural elements, oak influence is very clear and fruit is masked but all elements are well balanced.
Associate Judge tonic water character
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Margaret River, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type Gravel,Loam
Elevation 100 Metres above sea level
Growing Method Sustainable
Wine Making Information
Ferment Old Wood 100%
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date 30 / Nov / 2023
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 300
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Nick James-Martin