Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Berton Vineyard
Show	2025
Class	28
Entry Number	28#6
Brand	Berton Vineyards
Wine Name	Alfresco Lagrein
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Overall Score	93
Judge 1	Inky, dark, brooding forest berries, blackcurrant, then a little sweet cherry liqueur, slightly overripe-feeling sag.
Judge 2	Deep purple/ruby hue. Deep concentration. Sappy, wood character - weedy oak. Boysenberry, blueberry fruit. herbal, bay leaf, violet. Palate is full and concentrated whilst remaining fresh and buoyant. Juicy, salivating style.
Judge 3	Smokey / tart / sour aroma. Palate lacking balance, acid hard and tannin corse.
Associate Judge	Vivacious, sweet purple florals, blueberry compote, summer cherries, sweet oregano. Palate weaved by ripe fruit, clay-pot tannins, savoury herbs. Zippy little number and giver of joy

Varietal: Lagrein, GI: Riverina, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 75%
Ferment	Old Wood 25%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 25%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 75%
Cases Produced	213
Force Class	False