Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	XO Wine Co
Show	2022
Class	18
Entry Number	18#4
Brand	XO Wine Co
Wine Name	Barbera
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Simon Berry
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	88
Judge 1	savoury edge to nose, broody, extracted, bit green and astringent on finish
Judge 2	bold and brambly, touch woody, raspy woody tannins carry the palate, sweet finish
Judge 3	dark cherry and some attractive meaty notes on the nose - slightly gamey in an interesting and complexing way. Touch of violet lift. Slightly more full bodied and serious than many in the class - quite ripe but with the appropriately balanced acid and tannins. Good length. Slightly chunky but pleasingly so.
Associate Judge	Ripe, powerful, structured style. Acid, oak, fruit and savoury edge are all competing a bit here. Feels unresolved.

Varietal: Barbera, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 33%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 67%
Cases Produced	140
Force Class	False