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Entry Information
ExhibitorBerton Vineyard
Show2018
Class21
Entry Number21#20
BrandBerton Vineyards
Wine NameMetal Label Durif
Vintage2018
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitywww.bertonvineyards.com.au
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1oak is aggressive, drying and detracting
Judge 2Vanilla, blackberry, dominated by oak. What a shame as the fruit seems attractive.
Judge 3Very concentrated plum and liquorice. Has generous fruit intensity and substance.
Associate Judgesour fruit, herbal, mint lift, red fruit, spice, conc, extracted palate short
Varietal: Durif, GI: Riverina, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay,Loam
Elevation129 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1500 Vines / Ha
Planted2013
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild1.70 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date13 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall400 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date27 / Aug / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced750
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJames Ceccato