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ExhibitorSamuel's Gorge
Show2020
Class29
Entry Number29#1
BrandSamuel's Gorge
Wine NameGraciano
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameRod Pedlar
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1lovely fine spice nose, cherry cola, drying, medium weight fine tannin build. nice fruit balance
Judge 2Bright med red, purple edge, positive ripe berry fruit, consistent varietal notes, riper tannins, sweet oak, solid medium weight wine, good persistence
Judge 3Bright purple plum. Clasic inky iodine aromatics. Nice medium weight, textural, and flavoursome. Nice fine tannins.
Associate Judgebright red, hint of cranberry, red berries, aromatic spice, lifted mixed berries, soft mid palate, gentle finish
Varietal: Graciano, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentConcrete Vat 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date13 / May / 2020
ClosureCork
Cases Produced350
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJustin McNamee & Riley Harrison