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Entry Information
ExhibitorYalumba
Show2018
Class1A
Entry Number1A#6
BrandThe Yalumba Wine Company
Wine NameYalumba Organic Viognier
Vintage2018
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityYalumba Wine Room, other retail outlets
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1could do with stronger varietal definition
Judge 2Some ginger, hazelnut, peach notes but quite simple. Moderate intensity, hard on the finish
Judge 3Rubber, beeswax and tropical fruits. Lees contact sits well in the wine. Well balanced, but held back by reduction.
Associate Judgeoily stone fruit, aged aroma, textural, oily ripe stone fruit palate, slight short finish
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay,Loam
Elevation150 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodOrganic Certificate: 11462
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date06 / Feb / 2018
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
Bottling Date20 / Aug / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced2500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteHeather Fraser