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Entry Information
ExhibitorVanden Wines
Show2020
Class32
Entry Number32#14
BrandVanden Wines
Wine NameDutchmans Durif
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityVanden Estate
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1black currant jelly, mint, rich red fruit, grippy oak tannin,
Judge 2Med-deep brick red, sweet, toasty oak, earthy note, touch leather/jerky, mid-palate tannins, steminess, astringency, palate weight, warmth
Judge 3Deep purple. Q.fragrant. Q.textural but ligher weight. Good alternative style. Tannins still alittle firm.
Associate Judgelayers of blueberries, dark plums, spicy oak, great savoury mid palate tone, supporting but blue fruit, tannins well balanced, oak framing
Varietal: Durif, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation259 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date01 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall450 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentNew Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date15 / Feb / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced158
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndy Kaleskie