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ExhibitorThe Usual Suspects Collective 0448
Show2024
Class4B
Entry Number4B#20
BrandHesketh
Wine NameHesketh Clare Valley Fiano
Vintage2023
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophiesBest White Wine
Best White Italian Variety Wine
Judge 1lime green hue, fresh fruit, nice line, chalky, good acid line, crunchy
Judge 2Pale. bright green hues. Vibrant herbal tinged fruit. structural
Judge 3melon, anise and spice kaffir lime skin, palate has a lovely carry and resolved acid ..melon residual flavour. Lots to like here
Associate JudgeAromatic, honeyed, Acid driven, chalky with light phenolics gives a sherbet like finish. look at again.
Varietal: Fiano, GI: Clare Valley, 87%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation315 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date22 / Mar / 2023
Rainfall500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Riesling, GI: Clare Valley, 13%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date07 / Sep / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced700
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteKeeda Zilm / Luke Broadbent