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ExhibitorDe Bortoli Wines
Show2020
Class9
Entry Number9#4
BrandDe Bortoli Wines
Wine NameYarra Valley Estate Vineyard Pinot Blanc
Vintage2019
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1nose a little tired, palate lacking fresh fruit
Judge 2Pale straw, touch of reduction/garlic which unfortunately is masking fruit initially, shifts to cheese on opening up, beautiful viscosity on palate, excellent line of acid,
Judge 3Straw colour. Dominant leesy nose, suggesting a fair bit of work. Hints of ripe pear. Some texture but palate a little tough.
Associate Judgeslightly yellow, some citrus but neural, citrus on palate but very drying finish
Varietal: Pinot Blanc/Bianco, GI: Yarra Valley, 100%
Clone54, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeSilt
Elevation120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density3200 Vines / Ha
Planted2011
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild9.80 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date05 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall700 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date30 / Sep / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced900
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteSteve Webber