Entry Information |
Grove Estate |
2016 |
16 |
16#20 |
Grove Estate Wines |
Sommita Nebbiolo |
2015 |
Single Vineyard |
Yes |
Cellar Door |
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Judging Results |
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Nice balance but lacking varietal character. Slight leesy reduction which is masking aromatics. Opened up slightly on second look but still slightly reduced. |
sulphide, dried herbs, VA lift, ripe, shorty, drying |
mint, eucalyptus on the nose. palate a little simple. crushed red berries. lacks layers and balance. |
Dried red fruits and cola. Clean, fruity simplicity on palate. Sweet red berry fruits. Slightl confection/medical on finish. |
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Varietal: Nebbiolo, GI: Hilltops, 100% |
CN 111, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100% |
Loam |
520 Metres above sea level |
1515 Vines / Ha |
2000 |
Dripper |
Conventional |
5.00 Tonnes / Ha |
31 / Mar / 2015 |
430 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest |
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Wine Making Information |
Open Fermenter 100% |
Small Format Oak 100% |
30 / Jan / 2016 |
Screw |
150 |
False |