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Entry Information
ExhibitorDogRidge Wine Company
Show2017
Class36
Entry Number36#5
BrandDogRidge
Wine NameFortified Viognier
VintageNV
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityDogRidge Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1condition? estery, cola, plain, swe
Judge 2Showing varietal characters in the wine - balanced well by the style. Alcohol sticking out.
Judge 3lemon, honeysuckle, florals, nice bright acidity line, sugar balance is held and giving it plenty of length
Associate Judgegolden amber / marmalade, black tea, candied citrus / viscous, luscious but not cloying, bright fruit, marmalade, iced tea, med length. Great 'Classic' style
Varietal: Viognier, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneHTK, Roostock: Cabernet Sauvignon, 100%
Soil TypeSand
Elevation90 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1450 Vines / Ha
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild11.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date20 / Apr / 2008
Rainfall600 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date30 / Mar / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Residual Sugar240 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Force ClassFalse
Winemaking NoteFortified with neutral cane spirit
Average Age6 years