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	Bit masked, green herbal edge. Palate has nice bright acid but all elements don't finish balanced. Leesy creaminess along with vanilla concocted notes.
Judge 2	Toasty spice. Bigger solid style. Rounder and plumper. Bit forward.
Judge 3	yellow florals - acacia. fresh honied bottle maturation. Alc. warmth to finish
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