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Entry Information
ExhibitorSidewood Estate
Show2018
Class12C
Entry Number12C#6
BrandSidewood Estate
Wine NameSidewood Pinot Blanc
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Some oak and lees work masking the fruit. Just a hint of oxidation. Not sure if the oak works with that variety.
Judge 2Pale straw, lift and attenuation on nose and palate
Judge 3hard oak, powerful fruit, bit too bold
Associate JudgeRipe, dev, soapy, nice acid and texture
Varietal: Pinot Blanc/Bianco, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
Clone54, Roostock: Chardonnay, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation380 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2222 Vines / Ha
Planted2016
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: Entwine & Freshcare
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date04 / Mar / 2018
Wine Making Information
FermentNew Wood 10%
FermentOld Wood 90%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date30 / Oct / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced208
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDarryl Catlin