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Entry Information
ExhibitorSilkwood Estate
Show2024
Class36
Entry Number36#3
BrandSilkwood Estate
Wine NameThe Walcott Zinfandel
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMichael Ng
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1boiled fruit, some confected, slight meaty, dried and cured, astringent finish
Judge 2fresh red fruits and subtle spice; rich red fruits, aniseed and cloves, striking acidity and angular/chewy tannins
Judge 3lifted oak nose, fruit beneath and juicy acidity but dominates the aroma. palate is lovely and smooth
Associate JudgeHot, red fruits, cedar spice,menthol, Mouth filling tannin, slightly drying
Varietal: Zinfandel / Primitivo / Tribidrag, GI: Pemberton, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeLoam
Elevation200 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date11 / Apr / 2023
Rainfall1100 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date25 / Sep / 2024
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMichael Ng