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Entry Information
ExhibitorYarra Peaks
Show2019
Class18
Entry Number18#22
BrandYarra Peaks
Wine NameBarbera
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameLou Primavera
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitywine shops / restaurants and online
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Sweet red cherry and some redux. Medium bodied.
Judge 2quite pretty and very cherry. Red fruit. Almost floral. Oak adds some structure here. But not overdone
Judge 3Restrained, red fruit, plum, rich fruit on the palate, lingering acid and persistent tannin
Associate JudgeVegetative, green, reduced, lacks brightness and freshness. Thin and short
Varietal: Barbera, GI: Yarra Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeUnknown,Volcanic
Planting Density3650 Vines / Ha
Planted2001
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date24 / Mar / 2016
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date18 / Dec / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced70
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDave MacIntosh