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Entry Information
ExhibitorYAYOI WINES
Show2024
Class11
Entry Number11#8
BrandYayoi Wines
Wine NameVallèe of the Kings
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameAndrew Flanagan
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Toasty spice. Bigger solid style. Rounder and plumper. Bit forward.
Judge 2yellow florals - acacia. fresh honied bottle maturation. Alc. warmth to finish
Judge 3Bit masked, green herbal edge. Palate has nice bright acid but all elements don't finish balanced. Leesy creaminess along with vanilla concocted notes.
Associate Judgetomato leaf, ginger, tart pear
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Swan Hill, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLimestone/Calcareous,Loam
Planted1996
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Wine Making Information
FermentNew Wood 30%
FermentOld Wood 70%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date06 / Nov / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced300
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteSteffi Snook