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Entry Information
ExhibitorBike and Barrel
Show2017
Class32C
Entry Number32C#1
BrandBike & Barrel
Wine NameRidge Top Pinotage
Vintage2015
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitydirect
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Med red. Quite savoury. Dark cherry, forest floor. Chewy tannins.
Judge 2cool fresh pastille fruit, a little bit of juiciness, oak out of balance
Judge 3Bright colour. Fragrant nose. Upbeat acidity - fine but lingering tannins. Oak just sticking its head out a touch
Associate Judgejuicy plum, mulberry, savoury interest, nice tannin but sweet oak on the finish
Varietal: Pinotage, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
CloneFPS 01, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Rocky
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced60
Force ClassFalse