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ExhibitorBrookfields Vineyards
Show2016
Class34
Entry Number34#2
BrandBrookfields Vineyards
Wine NameIndulgence Viognier
Vintage2016
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityNew Zealand
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Rich honeysuckle, pineapple, dried peach. Lusciously sweet, with acid barely able to keep it in check. A little cloying to close but clean and well constructed.
Judge 2Greater lusciousness on the nose and palate. Good balance between sugar/acid. Concentration of flavours without being too rich. Good length on finish; slightly short.
Judge 3High SO2 and a bit dull / closed. Good balance on palate but lacks any fragrance or expression.
Associate JudgeRipe rockmelon. Clean palate. Sweetness a little cloying mid palate.
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Hawkes Bay, 100%
Clone642, Roostock: 3309 Couderc, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Planting Density1900 Vines / Ha
Planted2006
IrrigationNone
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild3.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date27 / Apr / 2016
Rainfall800 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
Bottling Date21 / Jul / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced100
Residual Sugar250 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Wine Style / MethodBotrytis
Force ClassFalse