Alvarinho Wiggle Wiggle

As we get closer to starting the 2022 vintage (we call picking the grapes the start of vintage) I thought I would share this picture of last years Alvarinho pick and talk about the 2021 Alvarinho wine

Following a couple of challenging years with drought and bushfires we are pretty excited about this wine.

Tasting Notes: Fresh and fruity wines displays ripe stonefruit aromas as well as pineapple, lemon and dried apricot flavours. Enjoy with seafood and all afternoon.

Brad and I have recently completed WSET level 2 (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) and both Passed with Merit and have now started WSET Level 3 which includes a bling tasting of 2 wines. Our theory and tasting exam is coming up in 3 weeks (nervously biting nails) so I thought I would assess our Alvarinho following the WSET criteria.

Appearance:

Colour Intensity - Medium

Colour - Lemon

Nose:

Intensity: Medium +

Aromas: Lemon, nectarine, apricots, pineapple, lychee, pear drop

Development - youthful

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry

Acidity: High (mouth watering)

Alcohol: Medium

Body: Medium (light = more like water, full = more like full cream milk)

Flavour Intensity: pronounced

Flavours: Always repeat the aromas here, but there is also peach and passionfruit

Finish: Long

Assessment of Quality

Balance - Yes

Length - Yes

Intensity - 1/2

Complexity - 1/2

This equates to 3 out of 4 and would be considered Very Good (4 /4 is outstanding)

Interestingly WSET does not ask if you like the wine or not (which we do) or how drinkable you think the wine is. We think this is Gluggable!!

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