Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	DogRidge Wine Company
Show	2017
Class	36
Entry Number	36#5
Brand	DogRidge
Wine Name	Fortified Viognier
Vintage	NV
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	DogRidge Cellar Door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	87
Judge 1	condition? estery, cola, plain, swe
Judge 2	Showing varietal characters in the wine - balanced well by the style. Alcohol sticking out.
Judge 3	lemon, honeysuckle, florals, nice bright acidity line, sugar balance is held and giving it plenty of length
Associate Judge	golden 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%
Clone	HTK, Roostock: Cabernet Sauvignon, 100%
Soil Type	Sand
Elevation	90 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1450 Vines / Ha
Planted	2000
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Crop Yeild	11.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	20 / Apr / 2008
Rainfall	600 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	30 / Mar / 2017
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	500
Residual Sugar	240 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Force Class	False
Winemaking Note	Fortified with neutral cane spirit
Average Age	6 years