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Entry Information
Exhibitor The Little Wine Company
Show 2023
Class 5
Entry Number 5#6
Brand The Little Wine Co
Wine Name Little Gem Pecorino
Vintage 2022
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Phil McNamara
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Silver
Judge 1 finger lime , manadrin , white floral elements , layers of flavour with slatey acid
Judge 2 Yellow apple, lime cream, hint of herb
Judge 3 Sweet oak, subtle honey, and bit shy beyond. Honey and sweet lemon on the palate. A touch simple and lacking in freshness. Phenolic finish.
Associate Judge Nice oak influence, ripe pear and tropical fruit, palate is slight watery
Varietal: Pecorino, GI: Hunter Valley, 100%
Clone VCR 417, Roostock: Unknown, 60%
Clone VCR 485, Roostock: Unknown, 40%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 80%
Ferment New Wood 20%
Maturation Stainless Steel 80%
Maturation Small Format Oak 20%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 150
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Ian & Suzanne Little