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ExhibitorDalzotto Wines
Show2024
Class9
Entry Number9#3
BrandDal Zotto
Wine NamePinot Bianco
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameSteve Crockett
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Oak character quite dominant on nose. Slightly dilute through palate and a hint of reduction. Lacking some balance and definition.
Judge 2More secondary characters, honey dew, honey, nutty very lifted - vanilla notes from oak inclusion. Pal sees a lot of that oak, would like a bit more primary fruit. Pal lacks flow and finished a bit short.
Judge 3More colour, richer/riper nose, touch of nut. Some weight slightly flabby feel; finishes a touch hot/without the fruit
Associate Judgecream, butter, med plus int, not a lot of fruit, - very rich overdominating. oak is integrated. dry, med minus acid. no fruit. turning towards cloying
Varietal: Pinot Blanc/Bianco, GI: North East Victoria, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Rainfall1000 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date30 / Oct / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced312
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMichael Dal Zotto, Prasad Patil