Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ballandean Estate Wines
Show	2024
Class	7B
Entry Number	7B#13
Brand	Ballandean Estate
Wine Name	Wild Ferment Viognier
Vintage	2023
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Angelo Puglisi
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	88.5
Judge 1	green hue, fresh acid, good depth fruit, sweet finish
Judge 2	a bigger ripper style, complex..lots going on, maybe even oak? palate is big soft and juicy and appealing
Judge 3	Bright and fresh, plenty of vibrancy here.
Associate Judge	Fresh and vibrant on the nose. Soft entry, oily texture with nice acid length. Look at again

Varietal: Viognier, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Granite
Elevation	740 Metres above sea level
Planted	2003
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	3.50 Tonnes / Ha

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 90%
Ferment	New Wood 10%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date	16 / Aug / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	300
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Boxi Zhen