Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	John Gehrig Wines
Show	2025
Class	11
Entry Number	11#4
Brand	John Gehrig Wines
Wine Name	Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2025
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Ross Gehrig
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	pale colour, very young/fresh, some banana yeast esters, orange blossom florals, off dry palate with sugar balanced with good acid, slight spritz
Judge 2	Unusual savoury menthol/ deep heat notes, lemon marmalade - palate sweetness medium dry, those flavours appearing here too - finishes quite sugary.
Judge 3	Intense fruit with herbal character. artificial feel. sugar finish. under fruited
Associate Judge	clean, refreshing, aromatic, nice Grava on the nose, a bit high RS touch, good acidity but missing the structure to support the sweetness

Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: King Valley, 100%
Planted	1980
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Cases Produced	150
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Ross Gehrig