Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show	2024
Class	26A
Entry Number	26A#7
Brand	Chalmers
Wine Name	Nero d'Avola
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Troy McInnes
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Online Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	lifted fruit, fresh, vibrant, redcurrant, crunchy, jelly crystals
Judge 2	medicinal/herbal/strawbs; soft and fleshy, simple punter friendly style, nice tannin structure
Judge 3	minty, sawdust note. stale water. acrid. palate clipped
Associate Judge	VA? acid drive imbalance.

Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 100%
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 Certificate: FC315474
Crop Yeild	6.70 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	13 / Mar / 2024
Rainfall	499 (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	16 / Oct / 2024
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	350
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Bart van Olphen