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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalk Hill
Show2024
Class30
Entry Number30#5
BrandChalk Hill
Wine NameSmall Batch Release Graciano
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophyBest Red Iberian Variety Wine
Judge 1Black and blue. Fruit, texture, poise, Lovely balance and structural integrity. Spice, mineral. Well poised and balanced.
Judge 2Has nice sour cherry and red fruit. Fresh acid, fleshness from fruit, a well rounded and balanced wine.
Judge 3Firm colour, blue fruit and bramble, earth in a good way. Juicy, fruit reaches the corners of the mouth. A touch of biscuit. Richness but fresh and lasting.
Associate Judgemed int, dark spice and blackberry. one dimensional nose. palate lightly similar, hard to discern any particular parts.
Varietal: Graciano, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date31 / Jan / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced380
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRenae Hirsch