Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Russell and Suitor Wines
Show	2025
Class	31
Entry Number	31#2
Brand	Russell and Suitor Wines
Wine Name	Alejandro Graciano
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Neale Hancock
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Overall Score	93
Judge 1	Dried herbs. Red licorice. Nice savoury nose. Medium weight and drinkability. Acid finish. Chocolatey oak. Persistence of fruit vibrancy and potential for longevity.
Judge 2	dark, iodine notes, blood orange, slight dusty/papery notes, savoury with a campari like bitter twist on the finish
Judge 3	Concentration, intensity of black fruits, savoury leaf - balance, creamy mouthfeel, acidity to freshen, tannin grip
Associate Judge	black tea leaves, spices, peppery, nice acidity holding in mid palate

Varietal: Graciano, GI: Murray Darling NSW, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Cases Produced	1000
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Alex Russell