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Entry Information
ExhibitorGeoff Merrill Wines
Show2016
Class15B
Entry Number15B#4
BrandGeoff Merrill
Wine NameCilento
Vintage2011
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door, Online, Some retail
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Dark fruit. Liquorice. Slight Vegemite character. Sour evident added acid.
Judge 2minty, developed, rich, slurpy, ripe
Judge 3Choc mint. Rich, sweet fruits. big oak finish.
Associate JudgeIntense ripe dark berries, aniseed. Ripe fruit, balanced acidity, chewy oak tannins. Front of palate.
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneH6V9, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation190 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2220 Vines / Ha
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild12.40 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date16 / Apr / 2011
Rainfall718 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date29 / Sep / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse