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Entry Information
ExhibitorMatriarch and Rogue
Show2020
Class25
Entry Number25#9
BrandMatriarch and Rogue
Wine NameNero d'Avola
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBruce and Val Bassham
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Volatility too evident.
Judge 2balanced, spicy, fragrant, middle weight elegance, good length, nice tannins
Judge 3black cherry. Leathery tannins, a bit grippy on the edges
Associate JudgeBeautiful; spice and mint, violets, Smooth tannins, lovely red fruit, soft and lingering, perhaps a boot of a sweet finish
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced200
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMarnie Roberts