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Entry Information
Exhibitor Samuel's Gorge
Show 2018
Class 30
Entry Number 30#5
Brand Samuel's Gorge
Wine Name Graciano
Vintage 2017
Origin Single Vineyard
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Gold
Overall Score 95
Judge 1 closed, meaty, hard oak and heat
Judge 2 Blueberries, dark fruited. Quite Euro style of wine.Lifted, rich and ripe. Great example.
Judge 3 Med red, hint of purple hue, bright blue, cherry fruits, some chalkiness to tannins, flesh, persistence, good wine
Associate Judge Sweet cinnamon, spice, alc, powerful tannins, nice acid
Trophy Best Iberian Variety Wine
Varietal: Graciano, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Old Wood 100%
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Closure Cork
Cases Produced 420
Force Class False