Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	XO Wine Co
Show	2025
Class	23
Entry Number	23#12
Brand	Aptitude
Wine Name	Kuitpo Barbera
Vintage	2024
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	84
Judge 1	gd deep colour, rose petal florals and peppermint notes, bunchy with sweet fruit with some minty, characters. juicy, crunchy and bright
Judge 2	Clovey oak spice, very ripe fruit, oak tannins dominate palate, very extracted and astringent on finish. Alcohol heat.
Judge 3	Animal gamey lollied. Oak dominating on palate. Feels a little hard.
Associate Judge	grassy, green, green capsicum, asparagus, pickle like, a bit tartness on mid palate. a bit grippy.

Varietal: Barbera, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	106
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Greg Clack