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ExhibitorMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show2020
Class25
Entry Number25#14
BrandMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Wine NameAlternis Nero D'Avola
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePaul Harvey
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityHanwood Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Oaky number. Slightly smokey?
Judge 2funny nose, like a little burnt rubber, good enough in the mouth
Judge 3very lifted aromatically, intense red cherry, ripe raspberries, jubey, juicy. palate had excellent tannins (very structural but soft and chewy on the finish)and great length.
Associate JudgeLean, greener style, well balanced palate, smooth tannins, acid in check, nice finish. Bright fruit but just picked too early.
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Riverina, 100%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation150 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1100 Vines / Ha
Planted2014
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date15 / Mar / 2020
Rainfall677 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 30%
MaturationStainless Steel 70%
Bottling Date27 / Aug / 2020
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndrew Higgins