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Exhibitor Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show 2024
Class 26B
Entry Number 26B#23
Brand Chalmers
Wine Name Nero d'Avola
Vintage 2023
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Troy McInnes
Commercial Label Yes
Availability Online Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 Some dried herb and slightly smoky reduction. Slightly plasticy. Edgy acid and a little on the vegetal side.
Judge 2 mid red. sweet red fruits. juicy palate, some fennel seed spice. med weight. some brett?
Judge 3 Nose is a bit closed off, reduction? Also shows a bit meaty. Palate falls away quickly, leaving an unpleasant finish. Question on microbial cleanliness.
Associate Judge dusty red fruit, dried flowers, musty fruit
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 87%
Clone MAT 1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 75%
Clone MAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 25%
Soil Type Rocky,Volcanic
Elevation 220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 4545 Vines / Ha
Planted 2009
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable
Crop Yeild 5.45 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 05 / Apr / 2023
Rainfall 754 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Aglianico, GI: Heathcote, 11%
Clone MAT 2 (Vulture), Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil Type Rocky,Volcanic
Elevation 220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 4545 Vines / Ha
Planted 2015
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable Certificate: FC315474
Crop Yeild 7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 28 / Apr / 2023
Rainfall 754 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Piedirosso, GI: Heathcote, 2%
Clone VCR 296, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 80%
Clone VCR 296, Roostock: 110 Richter, 20%
Soil Type Rocky,Volcanic
Elevation 220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 4545 Vines / Ha
Planted 2018
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable Certificate: FC315474
Crop Yeild 3.20 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 28 / Apr / 2024
Rainfall 754 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date 22 / Nov / 2023
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 171
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Bart van Olphen