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Entry Information
ExhibitorYalumba
Show2022
Class36
Entry Number36#2
BrandYalumba Wines
Wine NameYalumba FSW Botrytis Viognier
Vintage2020
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityYalumba Wine Room, other retail outlets
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1medium intensity, botrytis characters, quite simple, bright, lacks complexity and pungency
Judge 2musk, good depth of flavour. nice balance.
Judge 3Honeyed nuts, dried apricots and apples, caramel - upfront ripe grapefruit laced with mango in the palate - acid drops
Associate JudgeGolden in colour. Blossom waxy notes, dense and thick. Full and rich but falls a bit flat, needs more bite and freshness.
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Wrattonbully, 100%
CloneMontpellier 1968, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 100%
Soil TypeLoam
Elevation45 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2020 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild13.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date04 / May / 2020
Rainfall520 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date08 / Sep / 2020
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Residual Sugar109 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Wine Style / MethodBotrytis
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteHeather Fraser