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Entry Information
ExhibitorDe Bortoli Wines
Show2019
Class21
Entry Number21#12
BrandRenaissance
Wine NameDurif
Vintage2018
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityDe Bortoli Wines
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Purple red, vanillin oak leads with raspberry fruit, sweet fruit, just enough length tight finish
Judge 2leathery, alcohol driven, forest floor, overly extracted bold palate. oak is dominate.
Judge 3Purple. VA is an issue
Associate Judgedeep red, good red fruit, nice intensity and spice on the palate. Warm on the background does not affect drinkability. Re-testing some signs of aging and VA (unfortunately), otherwise great potential.
Varietal: Durif, GI: Rutherglen, 100%
CloneH7V13, Roostock: 5C Teleki, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1666 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Rainfall585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date16 / Oct / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced600
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMarc Scalzo