Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	DARLING ESTATE WINES PTY. LTD.
Show	2024
Class	9
Entry Number	9#1
Brand	Darling Estate
Wine Name	Darling Estate Pinot Blanc
Vintage	2023
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Grace Darling
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	87
Judge 1	A little reductive and muted. Lacks complexity, though nicely balanced.
Judge 2	Some 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 3	Creamy citrus/stone fruit nose, waxy mouthfeel with some nut and spice. Some appealing bitterness to finish with clean acid. Retasting looks good.
Associate Judge	med 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%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation	300 Metres above sea level
Planted	1970
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Cases Produced	74
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Sophie Darling