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Entry Information
ExhibitorYalumba
Show2019
Class1B
Entry Number1B#5
BrandThe Yalumba Wine Company
Wine NameYalumba The Virgilius Viognier
Vintage2017
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityYalumba Wine Room, other retail outlets
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Green gold. Some reduction. Nicely rich and silky, but restrained. Long. Fine.
Judge 2verging on canned fruit though not completely unpleasant. lacks fruit concentration
Judge 3Pear, peach, nice acid, preserved fruit, textured
Associate JudgeQuite fresh, a little reduced. Lacks alate texture and comlexity. Bitter almond. Short
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Eden Valley, 100%
CloneMontpellier 1968, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay,Loam
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planted1980
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date10 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall750 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date19 / Feb / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteLouisa Rose