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Entry Information
ExhibitorGrove Estate
Show2019
Class22
Entry Number22#3
BrandGrove Estate Wines
Wine NameHilltops Primitivo
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBrian Mullany
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1red fruits, lifted aroma, red liquorice, powdery tannins
Judge 2developing. Lots of oak and a touch of oxidation. Very dry
Judge 3Mid plum. Herbal, whole bunch? Or just green fruit in ferment? Estery. Light mid weight palate. Slightly edgy acidity.
Associate Judgestemmy, herbal, - possibly under ripe. palate lacking focus
Varietal: Zinfandel / Primitivo / Tribidrag, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Volcanic,Gravel,Granite,Quartz
Elevation530 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1555 Vines / Ha
Planted1996
IrrigationNone
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date26 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall484 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / Feb / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced100
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBryan Martin