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Entry Information
ExhibitorBird in Hand
Show2015
Class28
Entry Number28#19
BrandBird in Hand
Wine NameBird in Hand Montepulciano
Vintage2014
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door, online
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Lifted aroma with some spicy and leafy notes. Green acid and grippy tannins on the finish
Judge 2Spearmint, lavender, cocoa. Ripe fruit but a bit solid-sweet on the palate. Dries out to finish.
Judge 3Oak (cedar) melded with cranberry red fruitedness. Euro leanings. Serious. Chalky tannins. Shy in generosity, high on interest.
Associate Judgelight ruby red, red fruits, aniseed, stalk overtones, medium bodied, soft acidity, good complexity, long savoury finish
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced449
Force ClassFalse