Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	McCarthy's Orchard
Show	2024
Class	26B
Entry Number	26B#20
Brand	McCarthy's Orchard
Wine Name	Little Lady Lala Nero D'Avola
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Mark McCarthy
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	Higher toned lift. Estery. A little varnishy. Hard edgy acid. Clipped
Judge 2	mid red. raspberry red fruit with dark spices and some coffee. firmer finish sappy.
Judge 3	Broody, savory spice, some dark berry fruit, slightly dulled nose. Palate is well structure and has nice acid line keep it fresh, would like to see a bit more fruit lift to tie elements all together.
Associate Judge	sweeter red fruits, fried flowers a slightly earthy tone, wet stones, high acid, and chalky tannins

Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Shiraz, 100%
Soil Type	Sand
Elevation	85 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1667 Vines / Ha
Planted	2014
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Crop Yeild	7.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	01 / Apr / 2022

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Plastic 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	01 / Feb / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	250
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Mark McCarthy