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Entry Information
ExhibitorWaimea Estates
Show2014
Class1A
Entry Number1A#8
BrandWaimea Estates
Wine NameWaimea Viognier
Vintage2014
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityUK, NZ, Canada
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1white blossom, acid drive, fresh and pretty
Judge 2Musky, florals, expressive. Most enticing nose so far. Nice compact palate that's well in the zone. Nice wine.
Judge 3Good colour, lovely lifted aromatics with some spice. Good use of sugar for weight. A good drink.
Associate JudgeSlightly tart apricot good even palate some phenolic so but ok food style
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Nelson, 100%
Clone642, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeGravel,Loam,Rocky
Elevation5 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild2.10 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date26 / Mar / 2014
Rainfall900 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced240
Force ClassFalse