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ExhibitorTonon Vineyard & Winery
Show2023
Class26B
Entry Number26B#1
BrandTonon Vineyard & Winery
Wine NameXavier Tempranillo
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDaniel Tonon
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Dark, ripe and fleshy, full of fennel seed, leather and preserved plum. Slight alc heat and planky oak
Judge 2Vanilla cherry cola, looks of smokey oak char here with some spice notes but all elements are enveloped in a blanket of oak and extracted.
Judge 3M ruby. Subdues berry fruit. M acidity, alcohol a touch hot. Nothing stands out but lacks some interest. Fades quickly
Associate JudgeGreat density of fruit, cedar spice. Pal has great fruit power balanced well with structure from tannins. Well balanced and bright.
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Perth Hills, 100%
CloneRequena, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeGravel,Loam
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density3174 Vines / Ha
Planted2012
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Harvest Date17 / Feb / 2021
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date15 / Jul / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced45
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDaniel Tonon