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Entry Information
ExhibitorLloyd Brothers Wine
Show2024
Class10
Entry Number10#1
BrandLloyd Brothers
Wine NameMcLaren Vale Estate Picpoul
Vintage2024
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDavid Lloyd
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Fresh, Savoury edge. Bright and fresh. Lacking in complexity. A little flat and blousy.
Judge 2Pale gold in the glass, this wine smells of Asian pear and white flowers with a hint of wax crayon. In the mouth, asian pear skin and lemon pith mix with floral and apple flavors but also a little weediness. Decent acidity.
Judge 3Sweet saline lemon fruit. Tart and taught over hard lemon citrus rind
Associate Judgefresh fruity florals, underripe nectarine, white flowers, med int, acid follows through cleanly of a medium plus body carrying fresh peach and nectarine. pleasant - light bitter texture
Varietal: Picpoul, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Shiraz, 100%
Soil TypeLimestone/Calcareous,Loam,Sand
Elevation70 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1700 Vines / Ha
Planted2021
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.30 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date23 / Feb / 2024
Rainfall528 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date02 / Jul / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced260
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteGonzalo Sanchez