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ExhibitorMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show2020
Class32
Entry Number32#1
BrandMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Wine NameAlternis Petite Sirah
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDelves
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityHanwood Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1coffee nose, good weight, nice fruit profile
Judge 2Med-deeper red, ripe black fruit, earthiness on palate, power, ripeness, med length
Judge 3Inky purple. Purple fruits. Med palate. Fine coating tannins. Balance okay.
Associate Judgeblack berries, gamey spice, black berries ,and plums on the palate, spicy mocha oak, gentle tannins
Varietal: Durif, GI: Riverina, 100%
CloneC12V3, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1400 Vines / Ha
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date11 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall472 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date16 / Jun / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndrew Higgins