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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2018
Class35
Entry Number35#3
BrandChalmers
Wine NameAppassimento
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityRetail, online cellar door, on premise
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophyBest Murray Darling Region Wine
Judge 1raisined, nose is a combination of prunes and dark choc, while sweet palate is still supple and pleasurable with enough tannin to carry the RS
Judge 2dark blach/red, skinsy, deep toffee, V sweet inky front, dark puding, and a warming lightly textured finish, with a touch of bitter nutmeg. V Interesting. not medicinal.
Judge 3Rich dark opaque colour, rich and intense syrpy feel va lift on nose but in check on the palate liquor
Associate JudgeRumnraisin, bitter choc and cocoa. Intensly fleshed and balanced. Great tannin and texture.
Varietal: Lambrusco Maestri, GI: Murray Darling Vic, 100%
CloneVCR 1, Roostock: 1103 Paulsen, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation60 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2222 Vines / Ha
Planted2014
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild30.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date04 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall329 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date10 / Oct / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced466
Wine Style / MethodAppassimento Style
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteGlen Hayley