Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	White Gate Wine Co
Show	2024
Class	26B
Entry Number	26B#6
Brand	White Gate Wine Co.
Wine Name	Nero d'Avola
Vintage	2023
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	87
Judge 1	Blackcurrant and silky mid.. has some weight and interest. Medium framed. Juicy and succulent core. Has some ferrous.
Judge 2	deeper mid red. nice fragrant red fruit, lythe acidity
Judge 3	Purple florals, sweet spice, sour cherry. Palate is well balanced, fruit presence is good, acid and tannins sit well in the wine. Just a little simple.
Associate Judge	shy on the nose, some floral violet dark cherry. Red fruited, lovely texture and mouthfeel. Well integrated and fine tannin

Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
Clone	MAT 1, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay
Elevation	293 Metres above sea level
Planted	2012
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	18 / Mar / 2023

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	07 / May / 2024
Closure	Cork
Cases Produced	260
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Chad Connolly