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Entry Information
ExhibitorOakover Vineyards
Show2024
Class11
Entry Number11#9
BrandNikola Estate
Wine NameNikola Estate Regional Chenin Blanc
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMatty Trent
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Some lanolin and waxy citrus. Soft and creamy mid palate. Has some chew. Fine framed.
Judge 2ripe varietal fruit. barrel influence quite obvious, adds to complexity. lively textured palate. good fruit core
Judge 3Very minerally, struck match, wet stone, oyster shell, interesting nose, slight mushroom note. Palate has great acid line, minerality, well balanced wine, interesting and complex.
Associate Judgefloral, full body on the pallet, blossom, pear drop and some fruit sweetness
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Swan Valley, 100%
CloneStellenbosch, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Sand
Planting Density1500 Vines / Ha
Planted1963
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date07 / Feb / 2023
Rainfall500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentNew Wood 50%
FermentOld Wood 50%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / Feb / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced180
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDamian Hutton