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Entry Information
ExhibitorWines of Merritt
Show2024
Class11
Entry Number11#5
BrandWines of Merritt
Wine NameMetricup Chenin
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameRay Fokkema
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Some sulphide grubby. Slightly smoky. Has width. Has menthol.
Judge 2heady florals, white stone fruit. light phenolics quite a feature of palate... almond kernel finish, quite stylish
Judge 3Clear 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 Judgetonic water character
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Margaret River, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGravel,Loam
Elevation100 Metres above sea level
Growing MethodSustainable
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date30 / Nov / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced300
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteNick James-Martin