Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Coriole Vineyards
Show	2024
Class	11
Entry Number	11#4
Brand	Dune
Wine Name	Athabasca Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Mark Bates
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	84
Judge 1	Some apricot kernel and dried herbs and white florals. Creamy mid with some oak support. Crunchy succulent acid. Good juicy mid with chew.
Judge 2	Little flat, white florals, citrus, almond meal. Palates a bit flat, nice acid but lacks fruit to lift and fill out.
Judge 3	Confectionary fruited wine. some phenolic grip to finish
Associate Judge	shy on the nose lemon lime, tart pear, citrus and drive, some flinty reduction and texture on the palate

Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Sand
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	200
Force Class	False