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Entry Information
ExhibitorSmidge Wines
Show2019
Class27
Entry Number27#4
BrandSmidge Wines
Wine NamePedra Branca
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameJohn Minchella
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitysmidgewines.com
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1earthy, dense, layered tannins - good quality tannins, red fruits
Judge 2good fruit lift - dark berries. Nice weight - medium full; well balanced good clean flavours
Judge 3Very deep plum. Attractive nose with a touch of menthol. Plasticine. Very full palate. Great flavor persistence. Nice tannins without dominating.
Associate JudgeBlueberries, canned peaches, fruit and tannins in balance. Well rounded
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneI11V10, Roostock: Shiraz, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation100 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1850 Vines / Ha
Planted1994
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.25 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date15 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall614 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentPlastic 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date08 / Feb / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced50
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMatt Wenk