Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	bakkheia
Show	2017
Class	R1
Entry Number	R1#9
Brand	bakkheia
Wine Name	Quarterdeck Shiraz
Vintage	2016
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	yes

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	A bit warm on the nose, and raw. Some lamb fat adding complexity among the stewed plums. palate is soft fruited and easy, with fine tannins support. Has character and comfort.
Judge 2	Coconut husk/oak forward, plum jam and raspberries, Big ripe generous wine. Palate initially hot but gives way to fine chalky chewy lovely tannins, more-ish. Ripe style but well handled.
Judge 3	nose is struggling for clarity and definition. rubbery.
Associate Judge	Ripe plums hints of licorice and spice. Fruity and pleasing with choc mocha oak character.

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Geographe, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	60
Force Class	False