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ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2023
Class5
Entry Number5#2
BrandChalmers
Wine NamePecorino
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTroy McInnes
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1apricot ripe Yellow stone fruit , round mid palate , juicy acid falls a little short beer mat finishes out
Judge 2Reserved nose, subtle yellow flowers, star fruit, stone fruits.
Judge 3Briney, saline profile with nice fresh fruits - pear, nectarine. kumquat. Good weight and texture to the palate with notes the same. I like this wine's intensity and fruit weight, and its cleansing acidity.
Associate JudgeYeastie, cheesy, rice biscuit, lemon tart, sweet banana cake, clean acid
Varietal: Pecorino, GI: Heathcote, 100%
CloneVCR 417, Roostock: 110 Richter, 51%
CloneVCR 485, Roostock: 110 Richter, 49%
Soil TypeClay,Deep,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation190 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2018
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: FC315474
Crop Yeild9.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date10 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall547 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date01 / Jan / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced255
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBart van Olphen