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Entry Information
ExhibitorSkimstone Pty Ltd
Show2019
Class16A
Entry Number16A#17
BrandSkimstone
Wine NameSangiovese
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameJean Francois Esnault
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1cherry bomb, tight acid/tannin taut palate, sl short, good flavours but pulls up tight
Judge 2cardboard notes detract from fruit
Judge 3Mid plum colour. Rich fruits. Not particularly overt aromatically. Full and textural. Nicely balanced acid and tannin
Associate JudgeCherry, olives, meaty. Expecting more dense fruit on palate. Tannin structure balanced
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Mudgee, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Elevation530 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2250 Vines / Ha
Planted1991
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.70 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date27 / Feb / 2018
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date07 / Dec / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced446
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJean-Francois Esnault