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	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.
Judge 3	deeper mid red. nice fragrant red fruit, lythe acidity
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