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Entry Information
ExhibitorAylesbury Estate
Show2020
ClassG8A
Entry NumberG8A#1
BrandAylesbury Estate
Wine NameWaterfall Gully Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameRyan Gibbs
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityWebsite, Distribution
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1ok , slightly silagey nose, good tannin resolution , little acrid on back palate
Judge 2Overflowing with blackcurrant pastille and a ripe raspberry energy. Lovely introduction to the wine. The palate is pure and fine and theres a lot to love here.
Judge 3nice, bright, juicy fruits, red currants, bay leaf, tannin a little plucky, nice malleable fruit. OK drink!
Associate Judgeeucalyptus and mint with wild dark berries fruit aromas.good tannins and surprising fruit flavour in the palate.
Associate JudgeRed/red. Menthol, red fruits. Similar characters on palate, fine dry tannins.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, GI: Geographe, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Granite
Elevation180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1428 Vines / Ha
Planted1998
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date15 / Apr / 2018
Rainfall1036 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 80%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 20%
Bottling Date08 / May / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced532
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteLuke Eckersley