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Entry Information
ExhibitorBilly Button Wines
Show2024
Class27
Entry Number27#15
BrandBilly Button
Wine Name'The Renegade' Refosco
Vintage2023
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityBilly Button Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Really lovely nose with spice and savoury characters + bright fruit. Palate is fresh with good acid and well balanced Tannin.
Judge 2chary/earthy/dark fruited; rich and opulant, dark fruited and intense; tannins are well placed ifor the most part as is the acidity. chewy finish
Judge 3Slight brackish reduction. Lovely pithy with chewy tannin
Associate JudgeHint of aldehyde (could be older). Calm red cranberry fruits. Spicy & black pepper. Honest
Varietal: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Deep,Loam
Elevation350 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date30 / Mar / 2023
Rainfall1300 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationPlastic 60%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 40%
Bottling Date17 / Jan / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced101
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteGlenn James and Jo Marsh