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ExhibitorBalgownie Estate
Show2022
Class6
Entry Number6#16
BrandBalgownie Estate
Wine NameViognier
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameSteven Bullock
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1vanillan oak, ice cream, sl matchstick, bright and bouncy fruit, lovey acid line through palate. Oak sitting on top of nose, more integrated on the palate
Judge 2Smokey/Brett character on nose, fruit dimmed. Ashy & firm palate.
Judge 3cooler nose, subtle, fresh, creamy, lovely gentle palate, very subtle for viognier, but quite tasty
Associate JudgeFloral, hint lychee. Slightly sticky finish
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Bendigo, 100%
CloneMontpellier 1968, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation150 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild7.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date17 / Feb / 2022
Rainfall500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date19 / Nov / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced160
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteTony Winspear