Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Simão & Co. Wines
Show	2020
Class	40
Entry Number	40#2
Brand	Simao & Co Wines
Wine Name	Vintage Fortified
Vintage	2016
Origin	Multi-regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	high tones on nose, not in a bad way, Sweet, high alcohol, good oak, tannins, plum pudding, freshness and acidity carrying it through
Judge 2	Deeper brick red, ripe dark berry, brandy spirit, power and concentration on palate, warm finish. Would like more length of flavour
Judge 3	Deep plum. Savoury, with tailsy spirit. Full palate with fine firm tannins. Structure will ensure longevity. Spirity alc alittle dominant.
Associate Judge	orange red, cloves and spice, tobacco, very spicy mid palate, lighter alc weight, sweetness not as pronounces, some orange skin

Varietal: Durif, GI: Rutherglen, 55%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Rutherglen, 15%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Glenrowan, 14%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Alicante Bouschet, GI: Glenrowan, 14%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Tinta Barroca, GI: Alpine Valleys, 1%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Alpine Valleys, 1%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Cases Produced	120
Force Class	False
Winemaking Note	100% stalk inclusion and foot trodden for 4 days. Fortified w neutral ex-still spirit 78.2%alc