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Entry Information
ExhibitorMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show2019
Class32A
Entry Number32A#19
BrandMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Wine NameAlternis Touriga
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePaul Harvey
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityHanwood Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Spicy green cardamom pod, beautifully poised and lush maybe a touch on the ripe side but holds within the framework.
Judge 2fragrant fruit,a bit green and lean
Judge 3Fruit under. Phenolics under. Lacks harmony.
Associate JudgeSimple but smooth fruited, drinkable style with good acid
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Riverina, 100%
CloneRutherglen, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1200 Vines / Ha
Planted1975
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date04 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall522 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date09 / Oct / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced350
Force ClassTrue
Winemaker NoteAndrew Higgins