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Entry Information
Exhibitor Collector Wines Pty Ltd
Show 2025
Class 11
Entry Number 11#3
Brand Collector
Wine Name Parasol Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2023
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Simon Robertson
Commercial Label Yes
Availability www.collectorwines.com.au
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score 82
Judge 1 light, fresh hay notes, clean, slight touch RS, simple
Judge 2 Botrytis marmalade intensity with aromas, palate unexpectedly dry and savoury, sake/ flor notes within. Finishes toasty.
Judge 3 Green VA nose and palate overrides fruit and dominates finish.
Associate Judge showing developed character, a bit painting smell on the nose, possible from bottles aging?
Varietal: Chenin Blanc, GI: Gundagai, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Cabernet Sauvignon, 100%
Soil Type Loam,Volcanic
Elevation 540 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 2700 Vines / Ha
Planted 1998
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Conventional
Crop Yeild 7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 04 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall 450 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 92%
Ferment Old Wood 8%
Maturation Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date 26 / Sep / 2019
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 390
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Alex McKay