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Entry Information
ExhibitorSidewood Estate
Show2018
Class12C
Entry Number12C#1
BrandSidewood Estate
Wine NameSidewood Pinot Blanc
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Complex nose with some pear and bruised apple. Lovely life on the palate.
Judge 2Pale straw, some nuttiness and pleasant ripe fruit on nose, good fruit weight and palate, good acid length, some toast, persistence, starting to tire
Judge 3light green straw, mineral, vibrant, elegant, fresh finish
Associate JudgeLean, tight, preserved pear, fresh, nice 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 Date05 / Apr / 2017
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