Entry Information |
Oakover Vineyards |
2024 |
11 |
11#9 |
Nikola Estate |
Nikola Estate Regional Chenin Blanc |
2023 |
Single Vineyard |
Matty Trent |
Yes |
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Judging Results |
Silver |
Some lanolin and waxy citrus. Soft and creamy mid palate. Has some chew. Fine framed. |
ripe varietal fruit. barrel influence quite obvious, adds to complexity. lively textured palate. good fruit core |
Very minerally, struck match, wet stone, oyster shell, interesting nose, slight mushroom note. Palate has great acid line, minerality, well balanced wine, interesting and complex. |
floral, full body on the pallet, blossom, pear drop and some fruit sweetness |
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Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Swan Valley, 100% |
Stellenbosch, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100% |
Clay,Sand |
1500 Vines / Ha |
1963 |
Dripper |
Conventional |
5.00 Tonnes / Ha |
07 / Feb / 2023 |
500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest |
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Wine Making Information |
New Wood 50% |
Old Wood 50% |
Small Format Oak 100% |
01 / Feb / 2024 |
Screw |
180 |
False |
Damian Hutton |