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ExhibitorAphelion Wine Co.
Show2024
Class11
Entry Number11#6
BrandAphelion
Wine NamePir Chenin Blanc
Vintage2024
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBrini
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1White peach and almond cream. Lovely creamy mid with chew and extract. Nice flow.
Judge 2Fresh tropical fruit, passionfruity flavours
Judge 3Nose is a bit flat. Palate has good freshness but is lacking depth and complexity.
Associate Judgeginger and chamomile, pear, a riper style, waxy, quite pollished
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand
Elevation200 Metres above sea level
Planted1974
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Wine Making Information
FermentNew Wood 15%
FermentOld Wood 35%
FermentStainless Steel 50%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 20%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 30%
MaturationStainless Steel 50%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced165
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRob Mack