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Entry Information
ExhibitorMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show2018
Class21
Entry Number21#13
BrandMcWilliam's Wines
Wine NameAlternis Petite Sirah
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityHanwood Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1traditional style, solid and well made
Judge 2Dark turned earth, blueberry and leather. Drying tannin could be supported by a little more freshness. Moderate length
Judge 3Toasty oak dominates this wine. Black fruit with a drying hard oak finish
Associate Judgebrett?? savoury herb, dark fruit, metallic palate and short.
Varietal: Durif, GI: Riverina, 100%
CloneC12V3, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1400 Vines / Ha
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date20 / Mar / 2016
Rainfall370 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date14 / Oct / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndrew Higgins