Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	YAYOI WINES
Show	2024
Class	11
Entry Number	11#8
Brand	Yayoi Wines
Wine Name	Vallèe of the Kings
Vintage	2023
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Andrew Flanagan
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	Toasty spice. Bigger solid style. Rounder and plumper. Bit forward.
Judge 2	yellow florals - acacia. fresh honied bottle maturation. Alc. warmth to finish
Judge 3	Bit masked, green herbal edge. Palate has nice bright acid but all elements don't finish balanced. Leesy creaminess along with vanilla concocted notes.
Associate Judge	tomato leaf, ginger, tart pear

Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Swan Hill, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Limestone/Calcareous,Loam
Planted	1996
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable

Wine Making Information
Ferment	New Wood 30%
Ferment	Old Wood 70%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	06 / Nov / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	300
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Steffi Snook