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Entry Information
ExhibitorArtWine Pty Ltd
Show2020
Class40
Entry Number40#3
BrandArtwine
Wine NameYes Minister Fortified Fiano
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDick Bryksy
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1European in style, Bright , luscious fruit, good length, and orange cinnamon oak spice finish
Judge 2Med-dark straw, honeyed, caramel, sweet van oak underneath, balanced wine, short-med length, bright citrus on finish, oak/caramel apparent, positive viscosity
Judge 3Gold. Smells like flowering canola. Brome. Full, rich, textural with some phenolics. Alc is a little peeky. Finish is dry.
Associate Judgegolden yellow, spice pears and vanilla custard, pannacota creamy mid palate with orchard fruit supporting by alc, good level of sweetness to finish
Varietal: Fiano, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
CloneSAVII 01, Roostock: Ramsey, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation420 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1667 Vines / Ha
Planted2009
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date11 / Mar / 2016
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date09 / Jun / 2020
Cases Produced133
Residual Sugar16 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Force ClassFalse
Winemaking NoteWine was made using Pressings from our 2016 Fiano Table Wine. Spirit was added and the resulting wine was stored for 4+ years in aged barrels to allow it to integrate.
Winemaker NoteJoanne Irvine
Average Age4 years