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ExhibitorTallagandra Hill Winery
Show2022
Class24
Entry Number24#31
BrandTallagandra Hill
Wine NameThe Favourite Son
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDavid Faulks
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1NQR. Sour, grubby, acidity out of kilter. Elevated VA
Judge 2Super Bourbon-like oak on nose, vanilla palate, overt tannins. Where is the fruit?
Judge 3Berries and cherries on nose. Nice structure but perhaps a little closed. A little more generosity on palate might be nice.
Associate Judgedark fruit and oak spice, soft palate and nice acid, juicey with good tannin
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Canberra District, 100%
CloneD8V13, Roostock: Cabernet Sauvignon, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Gravel,Rocky,Shallow,Volcanic
Elevation550 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2880 Vines / Ha
Planted2012
IrrigationFlood
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date06 / Apr / 2022
Rainfall600 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / Aug / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced124
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteGreg Gallagher