Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Bike and Barrel
Show	2017
Class	32C
Entry Number	32C#1
Brand	Bike & Barrel
Wine Name	Ridge Top Pinotage
Vintage	2015
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	direct

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	Med red. Quite savoury. Dark cherry, forest floor. Chewy tannins.
Judge 2	cool fresh pastille fruit, a little bit of juiciness, oak out of balance
Judge 3	Bright colour. Fragrant nose. Upbeat acidity - fine but lingering tannins. Oak just sticking its head out a touch
Associate Judge	juicy plum, mulberry, savoury interest, nice tannin but sweet oak on the finish

Varietal: Pinotage, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
Clone	FPS 01, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam,Rocky
Elevation	300 Metres above sea level
Planted	2000
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	60
Force Class	False