Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Nugan Estate
Show	2019
Class	21
Entry Number	21#5
Brand	Nugan Estate
Wine Name	Manuka Grove Durif
Vintage	2016
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Winery

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	Deep purple red, blueberry fruit nose, harsh planky oak, ripe fruit, dry and astringent oak tannins
Judge 2	sweet blueberries, bright purple florals, touch oak sweetness, powerful palate, high acid (too high?) blue fruit, a little simple for the intensity of fruit
Judge 3	VDR. HIgh toned oak, dark fruit. A bit sour
Associate Judge	good depth, a bit dusty and alcoholic on the nose, slightly sharp, lack of medium palate. After re-testing fruit coming through, still sharp on the palate.

Varietal: Durif, GI: Riverina, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 50%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 50%
Bottling Date	24 / May / 2019
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	2000
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Daren Owers