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Entry Information
ExhibitorAquila Audax Enterprises
Show2018
Class35
Entry Number35#8
BrandFighting Gully Road
Wine NamePetit Manseng Moelleux
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door Wine Store
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1cumquats, slightly musty nose, luscious palate, touch sharpness, finishes cloy
Judge 2darker in colour, some vanilla an lifted sl "turned" apricot, moderate sweetness, ditto lightly turned fruit too alate, some acid cleans up the finish
Judge 3Great lien fresh cracking toffee characters, plate lunch and generous, but acid in check and palate finish fresh, neither hot nor to sweet well balance tough bitter finish
Associate JudgeNice rich and evolved lift, good bott flesh and marmalade drive. Some heat and broadness, nice acid line with some soft acid and phenolic interplay.
Varietal: Gros Manseng (previously known as Petit Manseng), GI: Beechworth, 100%
CloneMerbein, Roostock: 99 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Clay,Loam,Shale
Elevation550 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2020 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date01 / Sep / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Residual Sugar75 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Wine Style / MethodLate Harvest
Force ClassFalse