Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Aphelion Wine Co.
Show	2024
Class	11
Entry Number	11#6
Brand	Aphelion
Wine Name	Pir Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Brini
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	White peach and almond cream. Lovely creamy mid with chew and extract. Nice flow.
Judge 2	Fresh tropical fruit, passionfruity flavours
Judge 3	Nose is a bit flat. Palate has good freshness but is lacking depth and complexity.
Associate Judge	ginger and chamomile, pear, a riper style, waxy, quite pollished

Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Sand
Elevation	200 Metres above sea level
Planted	1974
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable

Wine Making Information
Ferment	New Wood 15%
Ferment	Old Wood 35%
Ferment	Stainless Steel 50%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 20%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 30%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 50%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	165
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Rob Mack