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Entry Information
ExhibitorHither & Yon
Show2020
Class25
Entry Number25#16
BrandHither & Yon
Wine NameNero d'Avola
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameRichard Leask
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityDirect, Online, On Premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Reduced and short. Integrated use of oak.
Judge 2porty. The nose was promising but in the mouth very porty
Judge 3sweet oak, some bramble characters. The palate actually has some nice red fruits, oak sweeteness on the palate, drying tannins
Associate JudgeCreamy, super smooth, rounded red fruits, good acid. Well constructed but finishes a bit short. Simple just not that exciting
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Gravel
Elevation120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1500 Vines / Ha
Planted2010
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: SWGA
Crop Yeild10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date29 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall400 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date07 / Dec / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced635
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRichard Leask