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Entry Information
ExhibitorGolden Grove Estate
Show2019
Class21
Entry Number21#7
BrandGolden Grove Estate
Wine NameDurif
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameSam Costanzo
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityGolden Grove Estate
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Deep purple red, touch reduced and meaty, blue and black fruits, bright fruit palate with soft full tannins, tart acid finish detracts
Judge 2powerful nose with lots of blueberries character, forest spices, chewy tannins are in the right place. juicy blue fruit
Judge 3VDR. Rich and broody. Ripe black fruit, licorice, roasted nuts. Dense and full. Long and powerful if a touch overripe. Well handled tannins
Associate Judgegood depth, leather (brett), good sweetness and nice viscosity. Unfortunately faulty.
Varietal: Durif, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam,Gravel
Elevation850 Metres above sea level
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date21 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date13 / Jun / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced208
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRay Costanzo