| Entry Information |
| Alex Russell Wines |
| 2017 |
| 29 |
| 29#7 |
| alejandro |
| Montepulciano |
| 2016 |
| Single Vineyard |
| Yes |
| alexrussellwines.com.au, thevindependent, different drop, black hearts and sparrows, village vineyard, crown cellars |
|
| Judging Results |
| Bronze |
| lifted, ripe plump fruit
med wt, fleshy fruit, good length of fruit flavour, sl green edge |
| Nose slightly muted; palate showing more. Balance between fruit and savoury components. Med+ length on finish. |
| Oaky-pokey, sweet-sour, now particularly varietal in form and shape. |
| Bright purple crimson / formic acid (ants), dried herbs / acid bright and fresh - lifts bp, tannins generous, fruit weight good |
|
| Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Riverland, 100% |
| Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100% |
| Loam |
| 25 Metres above sea level |
| 1600 Vines / Ha |
| Dripper |
| Conventional |
| 25.00 Tonnes / Ha |
| 05 / Apr / 2016 |
| 200 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest |
|
| Wine Making Information |
| Plastic 100% |
| Large Format Oak 100% |
| 02 / Feb / 2017 |
| Screw |
| 110 |
| False |
