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ExhibitorHoddles Creek Estate
Show2013
Class10
Entry Number10#6
BrandHoddles Creek Estate
Wine NameHoddles Creek 1ER Pinot Blanc
Vintage2013
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityBoccaccio Cellars
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1very pale with sauvignon-like fruit lift; powdery texture, rose petal flavour; very crisp. Good
Judge 2very bright, v good clarity; super crisp and crunchy acidity; sulphides add to the mouthfeel and texture of the wine, chalky texture, zesty, vibrant and lively wine. could drink a bucket load of this wine
Judge 3pale lemon, sulphury, nutty nose, quite lean fruit concentration on the palate. Interesting phenolics. lovely, spicy textural finish.
Varietal: Pinot Blanc/Bianco, GI: Yarra Valley, 100%
CloneVCR 5, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation400 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2666 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date15 / Mar / 2013
Rainfall1200 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Force ClassFalse