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Entry Information
ExhibitorBriar Ridge Vineyard
Show2019
Class11
Entry Number11#7
BrandBriar Ridge
Wine NameLimited Release Albarino
Vintage2019
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Pale straw yellow, intense aromatic, herbal green edged fruit, green edged phenolic palate, lots of grip on finish
Judge 2nose is driven not by sulphur, no evident of florals or fruit. same a gin on the palate with a flat finish.
Judge 3VPS, Reductive, but it does lift. Lemon rind, fresh herbs, baked pastry. Stonefruit on palate, slippery texture. Well done.
Associate Judgeyellow pale, a touch smoaky, slighly bitter with dry finish.
Varietal: AlbariƱo, GI: Hunter Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation150 Metres above sea level
Planted2017
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date01 / May / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced133
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAlex Beckett | Gwyn Olsen