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Entry Information
ExhibitorWhite Gate Wine Co
Show2024
Class26B
Entry Number26B#6
BrandWhite Gate Wine Co.
Wine NameNero d'Avola
Vintage2023
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Blackcurrant and silky mid.. has some weight and interest. Medium framed. Juicy and succulent core. Has some ferrous.
Judge 2deeper mid red. nice fragrant red fruit, lythe acidity
Judge 3Purple 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 Judgeshy 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%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation293 Metres above sea level
Planted2012
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date18 / Mar / 2023
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date07 / May / 2024
ClosureCork
Cases Produced260
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteChad Connolly