Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show	2022
Class	22
Entry Number	22#19
Brand	Chalmers
Wine Name	Nero d'Avola
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Troy McInnes
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Online Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	84
Judge 1	oaked damson and black plums - toasted jam fruits follow the palate thins out into a tang in the end
Judge 2	nutty aldehyde, palate lacks balance.
Judge 3	really lovely brighter lighter style of wine, quite simple but delicious
Associate Judge	Slighty sour smelling red fruits, a bit of taffy and red candied notes. Sour and slighty confected yet very drying tannins and red fruits.

Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone	MAT 1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 75%
Clone	MAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 25%
Soil Type	Rocky,Volcanic
Elevation	220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	4545 Vines / Ha
Planted	2009
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Crop Yeild	12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	12 / Mar / 2021
Rainfall	442 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date	12 / Jul / 2021
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	1107
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Bart van Olphen