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Entry Information
ExhibitorSmallwater Estate
Show2020
ClassG7B
Entry NumberG7B#1
BrandSmallwater Estate
Wine NameShiraz
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBruce Dukes
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityYes
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1good col , cherry berry colar, fine palate nice if obvs sweet oak
Judge 2Soft nose - cushy red fruits laced with licorice root. The palate has fine tannins that show a minerality and steel. Some alcohol evident through the finish. This is an elegant style with moderate length.
Judge 3good, raspberry conserve, pepper and spice, varietal things, light bodied, very malleable and fun, soft, high pH, easy to the eye.
Associate Judgesome ageing character. dry sultanas and plums. subtle and savory tannins. missing some fruit flavour on the palate. medium persistency
Associate JudgeRed/red. Complex developed characters on the nose - leather savoury and cooking spice notes. Generous and juicy, showing age, fruit missing in mid palate. Nice wine with developed notes but lacks freshness.
Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Geographe, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Granite
Planting Density1800 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date03 / Mar / 2016
Rainfall930 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date22 / Jan / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced458
Force ClassFalse