Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Saint Clair Family Estate
Show	2016
Class	9
Entry Number	9#3
Brand	Saint Clair Family Estate
Wine Name	Saint Clair Marlborough Premium Gruner Veltliner
Vintage	2015
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	UK, Holland , New Zealand

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	95
Judge 1	Great length; has depth, spice and lift, florals, musk, crisp, herbal edges, green fruits in line with the variety, talc-like acidity, texture, medium intensity yet restraint on the palate. Neatly pitched wine. Super gluggable.
Trophy	Trans Tasman Award for Best New Zealand Wine

Varietal: Gruener Veltliner, GI: Marlborough, 100%
Clone	A1-2, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Gravel,Shallow
Elevation	76 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1850 Vines / Ha
Planted	2009
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	16.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	09 / Apr / 2015
Rainfall	616 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 95%
Ferment	Wood 5%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 95%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 5%
Bottling Date	24 / Feb / 2016
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	370
Force Class	False