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Entry Information
ExhibitorMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show2020
Class27A
Entry Number27A#9
BrandMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Wine NameAlternis Tempranillo
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameSimon Locke
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityHanwood Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1ripe fruit, out of balance on nose, ripe Christmas spice, maybe a bit rich for class.
Judge 2Light to med red, bright red berry, spearmint, vanillin, herbal and red fruit on palate, soft and balanced
Judge 3Plum. Menthol, medicinal, Lightweight palate Very hard acidity, completely unbalancing the otherwise fine wine.
Associate Judgelight red, strawberry, cherry essence, jelly beans, very grippy tannins, juicy finish
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Gundagai, 100%
CloneD8V12, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeGravel,Basalt
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1667 Vines / Ha
Planted1998
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date20 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall523 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date13 / Aug / 2020
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndrew Higgins