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Entry Information
Exhibitor Simão & Co. Wines
Show 2015
Class 35
Entry Number 35#6
Brand Simão & Co. Wines
Wine Name Vintage Fortified
Vintage 2014
Origin Multi-regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability Winery
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 Apple skin and a little varnish. Red fruits, sultana, spice and thick texture. Moderate length, fine tannin but warm alcohol juts out.
Judge 2 spicy nose. some attrcactibe palate weight, bright berry fruit.
Judge 3 Bright fresh – amazing colour; sprit a touch hot but loaded with fresh red fruits, super lively, grainy tannins lively and great colour.
Associate Judge Spice with some greenness on the nose. Some char and toast that's appealing. Warm finish.
Varietal: Alicante Bouschet, GI: Glenrowan, 18%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Planted 1919
Growing Method Conventional
Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Glenrowan, 36%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Planted 1919
Growing Method Conventional
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Alpine Valleys, 29%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Varietal: Tinta Barroca, GI: Alpine Valleys, 8%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Alpine Valleys, 2%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Varietal: Durif, GI: Heathcote, 7%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 100%
Cases Produced 125
Residual Sugar 52 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Wine Style / Method Dry, elegant, powerful
Force Class False