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Entry Information
ExhibitorPaxton Wines Pty Ltd
Show2018
Class19A
Entry Number19A#36
BrandPaxton
Wine NameTempranillo
Vintage2017
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitypaxtonwines.com
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Moderate ruby hue. Slight funk on the nose. Redcurrant, tinned strawberry notes. Flavours a little muddy and dull as it closes out.
Judge 2Eucalyptus, cassis jam and liqueur fruit. A bit too cooked fruit, wobbly and loose
Judge 3sweet and sour, with nice gentle sweet palate
Associate JudgeBright, good colour density, lifted fruit, some oak that follows juicy fruit on palate, good length
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneD8V12, Roostock: Chardonnay, 70%
CloneD8V12, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 30%
Soil TypeSand,Loam,Limestone/Calcareous,Silt,Gravel,Rocky,Shallow,Shale,Granite
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: NASSA
Crop Yeild3.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date07 / Mar / 2017
Rainfall500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 30%
FermentStainless Steel 70%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 30%
MaturationStainless Steel 70%
Bottling Date21 / Sep / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1000
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRichard Freebairn