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Entry Information
ExhibitorCastagna
Show2019
Class5
Entry Number5#4
BrandCastagna Growers Selection
Wine NameSavagnin
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePat Murtagh
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Straw yellow, nutty and aldehyde on nose, flor aged style, grilled nuts and salty on the palate
Judge 2sweaty nose, very nutty, great volume on the palate, fruit is a little hot, acid is out of place. would've love to see a bit more balance.
Judge 3Mid Straw, aromatic complex vin jaune style, VA lift. Hazelnuts, seafoam. Rich and savoury. Long nutty, saline finish
Associate Judgegold color, clearly aged, oxidized, heavy style, disjointed on the palate.
Varietal: Savagnin, GI: King Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date24 / Sep / 2017
ClosureDiam
Cases Produced65
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJulian & Adam Castagna