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Entry Information
ExhibitorHither & Yon
Show2020
Class30
Entry Number30#6
BrandHither & Yon
Wine NameTouriga
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameRichard Leask
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityDirect, Online, On Premise
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1juby fruit with attractive mineral notes Gravel like tannins gives some interest
Judge 2slightly reductive, rich, seductive chalky tannins, rich fruit, nice length, violet finish
Judge 3vibrant vicious, clean pure fruit, soft long finish, fine tannins
Associate Judgeplus,plus tannin, nice acid, fruit is definitely there, reduction well placed, needs time
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Gravel
Elevation120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1300 Vines / Ha
Planted2015
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: SWGA
Crop Yeild8.00 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 Date26 / Oct / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRichard Leask