Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	First Drop Wines
Show	2023
Class	30
Entry Number	30#2
Brand	First Drop Wines
Wine Name	Nacional McLaren Vale Touriga Nacional
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	First Drop Cellar Door

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	83
Judge 1	leafy ripe fruit christmas cake palate has a thickness
Judge 2	Blueberry 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 3	Stewed 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 Judge	Bright jubby fruit, touch of spice and dry herbs, slight forward, palate lacking focus

Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	130 Metres above sea level
Growing Method	Conventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild	8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	17 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall	0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	20 / May / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	100
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	John Retsas