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Entry Information
ExhibitorThe Little Wine Company
Show2023
Class5
Entry Number5#6
BrandThe Little Wine Co
Wine NameLittle Gem Pecorino
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePhil McNamara
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1finger lime , manadrin , white floral elements , layers of flavour with slatey acid
Judge 2Yellow apple, lime cream, hint of herb
Judge 3Sweet oak, subtle honey, and bit shy beyond. Honey and sweet lemon on the palate. A touch simple and lacking in freshness. Phenolic finish.
Associate JudgeNice oak influence, ripe pear and tropical fruit, palate is slight watery
Varietal: Pecorino, GI: Hunter Valley, 100%
CloneVCR 417, Roostock: Unknown, 60%
CloneVCR 485, Roostock: Unknown, 40%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 80%
FermentNew Wood 20%
MaturationStainless Steel 80%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 20%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced150
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteIan & Suzanne Little