Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	McWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show	2020
Class	25
Entry Number	25#14
Brand	McWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Wine Name	Alternis Nero D'Avola
Vintage	2020
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Paul Harvey
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Hanwood Cellar Door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	Oaky number. Slightly smokey?
Judge 2	funny nose, like a little burnt rubber, good enough in the mouth
Judge 3	very 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 Judge	Lean, 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%
Clone	MAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil Type	Clay
Elevation	150 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1100 Vines / Ha
Planted	2014
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	15 / Mar / 2020
Rainfall	677 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 30%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 70%
Bottling Date	27 / Aug / 2020
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	500
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Andrew Higgins