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Entry Information
ExhibitorSt Hallett Winery
Show2018
Class32A
Entry Number32A#11
BrandSt Hallett Wines
Wine NameTouriga Nacional
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilitySt Hallett cellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Lots of oak, which dominates the fruit. Shame because there was some nice underlying fruit behind the oak.
Judge 2Med red, purple hue, dark berries, oak shavings and sweetness, oak sweetness on palate, fullness, tannins, coconut, aussie style, oak a bit dominant
Judge 3sweet oak, cacao, sweet fruit
Associate Judgeoak dominates, rich, dry tannins
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
CloneE6V12, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Loam
Elevation250 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1157 Vines / Ha
Planted1978
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.60 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date08 / Mar / 2016
Rainfall350 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date05 / May / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDarin Kinzie