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ExhibitorDARLING ESTATE WINES PTY. LTD.
Show2024
Class6
Entry Number6#23
BrandDarling Estate
Wine NameDarling Estate Garganega
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameGrace Darling
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Toastier oaky style. Savoury edge with almond cream. Has some white florals but bit forward
Judge 2Light 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 3generous nose nutty savoury characters. very alluring. lovely phenolics, acid, texture, very moreish very yum
Associate Judgejasmine, nectarine, riper fruits richness on the palate
Varietal: Garganega, GI: King Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planted1970
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced100
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteSophie Darling