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ExhibitorDARLING ESTATE WINES PTY. LTD.
Show2024
Class9
Entry Number9#1
BrandDarling Estate
Wine NameDarling Estate Pinot Blanc
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameGrace Darling
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1A little reductive and muted. Lacks complexity, though nicely balanced.
Judge 2Some citrus notes along with nutty almond character, minerally notes. Pal shows bright acid, clean and crisp. Some grippy phenolic texture. Fruit brightness from nose is slightly clipped - lacking flow on the back pal.
Judge 3Creamy citrus/stone fruit nose, waxy mouthfeel with some nut and spice. Some appealing bitterness to finish with clean acid. Retasting looks good.
Associate Judgemed int, salt, stone, lemon pith, dry, med plus acid, med length. simple fruits but pleasant, lingering texture turning lightly bitter.
Varietal: Pinot Blanc/Bianco, GI: King Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planted1970
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
Cases Produced74
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteSophie Darling