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Entry Information
ExhibitorYalumba
Show2022
Class6
Entry Number6#19
BrandYalumba Wines
Wine NameYalumba The Virgilius Viognier
Vintage2019
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityYalumba Wine Room, other retail outlets
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1pine needles, greens, cooked beans, very rich upfront burst, caramel creme, very voluptuous, maybe lacking refreshing acid drive through the palate
Judge 2Strong colour. Very ripe, yellow and guava fruits, palate a little soapy with coarser phenolic grip.
Judge 3some colour and maturity on the nose, evident alcohol, oatmeal, lots of viscosity
Associate JudgeNose earthy, stone fruit and soft acid balanced. Tertiary characters showing
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Eden Valley, 100%
CloneMontpellier 1968, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Sand
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planted1980
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date28 / Feb / 2019
Rainfall750 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date25 / Feb / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced700
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteLouisa Rose