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Entry Information
ExhibitorFirst Drop Wines
Show2023
Class30
Entry Number30#2
BrandFirst Drop Wines
Wine NameNacional McLaren Vale Touriga Nacional
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityFirst Drop Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1leafy ripe fruit christmas cake palate has a thickness
Judge 2Blueberry and blackberry compote, candied violets, sandalwood. Lush and rich on the palate with mixed berry jam, roasted herbs, fine tannins - fall short on the finish
Judge 3Stewed plum, baked fruits, menthol. A ripe and jammy palate, with stacked mocha-laced tannins. Ripe stewed fruits don't carry through. Lacking freshness and complexity.
Associate JudgeBright jubby fruit, touch of spice and dry herbs, slight forward, palate lacking focus
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation130 Metres above sea level
Growing MethodConventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date17 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date20 / May / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced100
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJohn Retsas