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Entry Information
ExhibitorMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show2018
Class32A
Entry Number32A#10
BrandMcWilliam's Wines
Wine NameAlternis Touriga
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityHanwood Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1Nose is quite closed but the palate delivers in spades. Really nice wine.
Judge 2Light to med red, purple hue, ripe berry fruit, bright berry palate, commercial appeal, relatively soft, tannin persistence, solid
Judge 3red florals, red warm spices, lovely salty touch and good texture
Associate JudgeNice dark fruit, fleshy, rich, lingering tannins, nice acid
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Riverina, 100%
CloneRutherglen, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1200 Vines / Ha
Planted1975
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date04 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall522 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date09 / Oct / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced350
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndrew Higgins