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Entry Information
Exhibitor Samuel's Gorge
Show 2021
Class 29
Entry Number 29#6
Brand Samuel's Gorge
Wine Name Graciano
Vintage 2020
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 Meaty with sour cherry. Medium bodied, generous fruit but flabby. Wanting more acidity.
Judge 2 raspberries and blueberries, dusty oak, acidity too over the top for the fruit
Judge 3 nose balanced, palate very drying, looking for a little freshness. a sound classic dry red though
Associate Judge lifted mulberry, grippy tannins, primary vibrant plum and spice, lingering finish, acid line,
Varietal: Graciano, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 70%
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date 24 / Feb / 2021
Closure Cork
Cases Produced 420
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Justin McNamee & Riley Harrison