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Entry Information
ExhibitorAquila Audax Enterprises
Show2016
Class34
Entry Number34#6
BrandFighting Gully Road
Wine NamePetit Manseng Moelleux
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door Wine Store
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Developing. Supple sugar texture, moderate freshness. Simple, pleasant and short.
Judge 2Found wanting for more fruit expression on the palate & nose; very little intensity. Simple with very little mouthfeel or texture. Finishes quickly
Judge 3Lacking in freshness, still, needs more aromatics character. Cloying and a bit high in alc.
Associate JudgeRipe passion fruit, tropical. Clean fruits on palate. Good weight and texture, simple. Easy drinking. Balanced.
Varietal: Gros Manseng (previously known as Petit Manseng), GI: Beechworth, 100%
CloneMerbein, Roostock: 99 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Clay,Loam,Shale
Elevation550 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2020 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date01 / Sep / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Residual Sugar75 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Wine Style / MethodLate Harvest
Force ClassFalse