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Entry Information
Exhibitor Waimea Estates
Show 2014
Class 1A
Entry Number 1A#8
Brand Waimea Estates
Wine Name Waimea Viognier
Vintage 2014
Origin Single Vineyard
Commercial Label Yes
Availability UK, NZ, Canada
Judging Results
Medal / Award Silver
Judge 1 white blossom, acid drive, fresh and pretty
Judge 2 Musky, florals, expressive. Most enticing nose so far. Nice compact palate that's well in the zone. Nice wine.
Judge 3 Good colour, lovely lifted aromatics with some spice. Good use of sugar for weight. A good drink.
Associate Judge Slightly tart apricot good even palate some phenolic so but ok food style
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Nelson, 100%
Clone 642, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil Type Gravel,Loam,Rocky
Elevation 5 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 2 Vines / Ha
Planted 2002
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Conventional
Crop Yeild 2.10 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 26 / Mar / 2014
Rainfall 900 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation None 100%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 240
Force Class False