Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Wines of Merritt
Show	2024
Class	13
Entry Number	13#1
Brand	Wines of Merritt
Wine Name	Wilyabrup Albarino
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Tim Quinlan
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	83
Judge 1	Oak dominant edge with sweet/sour character. Volatility an issue.
Judge 2	Questioning cleanliness, va prickle and / or slight reduction. Oak influence but pal falls a bit flat lacking brightness.
Judge 3	Tinned pineapple sense on nose and doesn't really get off the ground on intensity/energy.
Associate Judge	lightly floral, lime zest med int, - on return some bitter lemon, florals not as noticeable. med plus fresh acid pleasantly intermingld withgreen pineapple lollies, light cream and medium plus length. tasty.

Varietal: Albariño, GI: Margaret River, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Gravel,Loam
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	50
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Nick James-Martin