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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
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