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Entry Information
ExhibitorMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show2018
Class31
Entry Number31#27
BrandMcWilliam's Wines
Wine NameAlternis Nero D'Avola
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityHanwood Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Spice and cloves with some reduction. Lovely fruit but just lacks the depth and concentration for higher points.
Judge 2Light to med red, hint of purple hue, thiols, touch sulphide, bright berry on palate, some flesh and persistence, sulphide detracts
Judge 3subtle spice, fresh plum, meaty tannins and good finish
Associate JudgeLight, bright, nice fruit, very drinkable
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 100%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeVolcanic,Basalt
Elevation250 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4500 Vines / Ha
Planted2008
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date05 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall677 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date12 / Nov / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndrew Higgins