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Entry Information
ExhibitorAquila Audax Enterprises
Show2022
Class24
Entry Number24#21
BrandFighting Gully Road
Wine NameBeechworth Tempranillo
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMark Walpole
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityMelbourne
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Oaky nose, big rich and sweet yet firm tannins. Brusque finish.
Judge 2Overt oakiness from nose through to charry vanilla palate
Judge 3Dark coffee mocha oak on nose. Oak also dominates palate with dusty drying tannins being the defining feature. A shame as there may be some nice fruit underneath.
Associate Judgeslightly developed nose, some ripe fruit, soft tobacco, oaky palate, finishes short
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Beechworth, 100%
CloneD8V12, Roostock: 5C Teleki, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Gravel,Rocky
Elevation560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2020 Vines / Ha
Planted1998
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date15 / Sep / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced150
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMark Walpole