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Entry Information
ExhibitorBilly Button Wines
Show2024
Class27
Entry Number27#16
BrandBilly Button
Wine Name'The Clandestine' Schioppettino
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBrian Lewis
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityBlack Hearts and Sparrows
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1VA dominates. Fake floral. SHort.
Judge 2white pepper, spice, wild strawbs; medium bodied and clearer style of wine, some bright acidity, nice resolved tannins
Judge 3Intense clove and white pepper. Peppery yet talc driven tannin with a lovely understated lantana and red cherry profile
Associate JudgeRed lipstick. Juicy red raspberry. Bright fruit. Nice medium length and persistence. Alc not too far out.
Varietal: Schioppettino, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Rocky
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planted2012
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date15 / Apr / 2023
Rainfall1300 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationPlastic 100%
Bottling Date17 / Jan / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced106
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteGlenn James and Jo Marsh