Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Smidge Wines
Show	2019
Class	27
Entry Number	27#4
Brand	Smidge Wines
Wine Name	Pedra Branca
Vintage	2018
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	John Minchella
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	smidgewines.com

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	96
Judge 1	earthy, dense, layered tannins - good quality tannins, red fruits
Judge 2	good fruit lift - dark berries. Nice weight - medium full; well balanced good clean flavours
Judge 3	Very deep plum. Attractive nose with a touch of menthol. Plasticine. Very full palate. Great flavor persistence. Nice tannins without dominating.
Associate Judge	Blueberries, canned peaches, fruit and tannins in balance. Well rounded

Varietal: Saperavi, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	I11V10, Roostock: Shiraz, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation	100 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1850 Vines / Ha
Planted	1994
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	6.25 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	15 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall	614 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Plastic 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	08 / Feb / 2018
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	50
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Matt Wenk