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ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2023
Class38
Entry Number38#4
BrandChalmers
Wine NameAppassimento
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTroy McInnes
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1honey blossom, sweet juicy, mouthfeel, rich, hint waxy and baked
Judge 2deep gold, bit of VA on the nose, lusciously sweet, yuzu jam, caramel edge to the finish.
Judge 3marzipan, raisin, dried pineapple. quite cloying but does have some sharp acidity on the finish
Associate Judgesuper sweet ripe, dried pear. lingering sugar
Varietal: Moscato Giallo, GI: Heathcote, 100%
CloneVCR 5, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Deep,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2012
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: FC315474
Crop Yeild22.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date20 / Mar / 2021
Rainfall442 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 30%
FermentOld Wood 70%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 80%
MaturationStainless Steel 20%
Bottling Date01 / Dec / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced665
Residual Sugar262 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Wine Style / MethodAppassimento Style
Force ClassFalse
Winemaking NoteHand Picked, air dried indoor for 3 weeks, pressed for 4 days, primary ferment for over a year, aged in old wood.
Winemaker NoteBart van Olphen