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ExhibitorMcCarthy's Orchard
Show2024
Class26B
Entry Number26B#20
BrandMcCarthy's Orchard
Wine NameLittle Lady Lala Nero D'Avola
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMark McCarthy
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Higher toned lift. Estery. A little varnishy. Hard edgy acid. Clipped
Judge 2mid red. raspberry red fruit with dark spices and some coffee. firmer finish sappy.
Judge 3Broody, 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 Judgesweeter red fruits, fried flowers a slightly earthy tone, wet stones, high acid, and chalky tannins
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Shiraz, 100%
Soil TypeSand
Elevation85 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1667 Vines / Ha
Planted2014
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild7.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date01 / Apr / 2022
Wine Making Information
FermentPlastic 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / Feb / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced250
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMark McCarthy