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Entry Information
ExhibitorTopper's Mountain Wines
Show2015
Class35
Entry Number35#4
BrandTopper's Mountain Wines
Wine NameVintage Touriga
Vintage2009
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityTopper's Mountain wines website
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Showing some development. Aniseed, old leather, but a bit flat. Showing oxidative character,
Judge 2spicy savoury mature nose.some weight to palate and spirit integration, spicy and savour edged
Judge 3Forward - colour browning; lacking freshness and drying out on the palate; dusty; some spice – spirit hot.
Associate JudgeSome staleness on the nose associated with quite a hot palate. Not balanced.
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: New England Australia, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Clay,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation900 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2424 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationNone
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentPlastic 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced33
Wine Style / MethodVintage
Force ClassFalse
Average Age6 years