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Entry Information
ExhibitorPaxton Wines Pty Ltd
Show2018
Class30
Entry Number30#1
BrandPaxton
Wine NameGraciano
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitypaxtonwines.com
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Perfume and spice, lifted red fruits. Nice and juicy.
Judge 2Med red, hint of purple hue, bright berry fruit, tobacco, steminess on palate, spice, medium weight and persistence
Judge 3fresh green herbs, bright red fruit and nice spicy finish. missing some tannins?
Associate JudgeSpice, game, dried currants, savoury, soft tannins
Varietal: Graciano, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Chardonnay, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Sand,Clay,Silt
Elevation50 Metres above sea level
Planted2009
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: 2011
Crop Yeild7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date07 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date28 / Nov / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced300
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRichard Freebairn