Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	DARLING ESTATE WINES PTY. LTD.
Show	2024
Class	6
Entry Number	6#23
Brand	Darling Estate
Wine Name	Darling Estate Garganega
Vintage	2023
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Grace Darling
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	Toastier oaky style. Savoury edge with almond cream. Has some white florals but bit forward
Judge 2	Light gold in the glass with a hint of bronze, this wine smells of stone fruit and orange peel. In the mouth, juicy orange peel, pear, and some tropical notes have excellent acidity and nice chalky minerality underneath. There's some salinity here that adds to the picture thought I'd like slightly higher acidity, if I could get it.
Judge 3	generous nose nutty savoury characters. very alluring. lovely phenolics, acid, texture, very moreish very yum
Associate Judge	jasmine, nectarine, riper fruits richness on the palate

Varietal: Garganega, 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
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	100
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Sophie Darling