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Exhibitor Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show 2020
Class 13
Entry Number 13#16
Brand Chalmers
Wine Name Pecorino
Vintage 2020
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Troy McInnes
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 Slow ferment and reduction in play. Detracts from balance of wine.
Judge 2 hints of watermelon, persistent length
Judge 3 nectarine, some nice ripe stone fruit, some well placed reduction, soft palate, lacks some acid and texture
Associate Judge Attenuated, texture but a bit cloying on the palate and a bit short. Not in balance
Varietal: Pecorino, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone VCR 417, Roostock: 110 Richter, 50%
Clone VCR 485, Roostock: 110 Richter, 50%
Soil Type Deep,Clay,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation 170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 4545 Vines / Ha
Planted 2018
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable
Crop Yeild 3.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 20 / Feb / 2020
Rainfall 499 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date 15 / Oct / 2020
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 70
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Bart van Olphen