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Entry Information
ExhibitorPurple Hands Wines
Show2018
Class28
Entry Number28#9
BrandPurple Hands Wines
Wine NameBarossa Valley Aglianico
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityIndependent retailers/Website
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1Dried medicinal herb. Warm, viscous alcohol is out of check with fruit intensity. Cuts away a bit on the palate.
Judge 2Lifted red cherry berries with some notes almost reminiscent of a white Plush creamy palate has a broader feel textural and interesting palate shade with powdery v a gras phenloic feel tannins
Judge 3Intense dark fruit. nice line acidity and tannin refinement
Associate JudgeSome minty currant lift, tobacco and sweet perfume. Great intensity. Really tight and focused entry, acid and tannin layer for some density and plushy fruit. fresh and youthful, snappy.
Varietal: Aglianico, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
CloneFPS 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Quartz
Elevation260 Metres above sea level
Planted2012
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date14 / Apr / 2015
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date20 / Sep / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced140
Force ClassFalse