Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Plume Estate Vineyard
Show	2020
Class	WA16B
Entry Number	WA16B#12
Brand	Plume Estate
Wine Name	Durif
Vintage	2019
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Jim Volmer
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Cellardoor

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	great colour, pox, foxy, dryed out
Judge 2	Hint of reduction or something similar on the nose - it blows off with aeration. This has a neon colour. The rubbery characters remain, although they are lessened. The fruit on the palate is cool - but the tannins have a metallic edge which detracts from the enjoyment of the experience. Ultimately a few too many distracting elements here to just settle back and enjoy the beautiful parts about this wine.
Judge 3	dark brooding fruits, coffee bean, cocao nib, hint of animal there? palate a bit stripped and furry
Associate Judge	intense purple colour. dark wild berry jam. a touch animal in the palate.
Associate Judge	Deep red/purple. Saline, soy, plum skin. Nice density, light mid palate, dark fruits/plum, subtle xmas cake, dry tannins.

Varietal: Durif, GI: Perth Hills, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Gravel
Elevation	300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	3500 Vines / Ha
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	64
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Matt Bowness