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Entry Information
ExhibitorMaxwell Wines
Show2024
Class26B
Entry Number26B#8
BrandMaxwell Wines
Wine Name2023 Maxwell Nero d'Avola
Vintage2023
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Vegetal green herbals. Some dusty tannin bit grippy. Has some licorice.. bit skinny? Bit clipped? Bit grubby?
Judge 2deeper mid red. quite oak dominant. tannins are a little edgy and dry.
Judge 3Microbial issue? Flat and dull nose. Pal lacks fruit and falls flat quickly.
Associate Judgeperfumed, bight red current, plum, subtle spice a savoury touch and nice texture - wet stones. chalky fine tannins
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLimestone/Calcareous,Loam
Planting Density1851 Vines / Ha
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild2.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date05 / Apr / 2024
Rainfall500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 50%
FermentStainless Steel 50%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 50%
MaturationStainless Steel 50%
Bottling Date15 / May / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced322
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteKate Petering