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Entry Information
ExhibitorLonely Vineyard
Show2019
Class29
Entry Number29#9
BrandLonely Vineyard
Wine NameMontepulciano
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityWinery, distributors
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1Mid red, exotic nose, ripe and soft fruit palate, lacking depth
Judge 2herbaceous and savoury, very elegant and complex, slightly sour fruit, maybe just a little young
Judge 3Bright DR. Lifted Bright fruits and sensible oak. Layered and complex. Mid weight with fine acidity and a long finish.
Associate Judgemedium ruby red, raspberry with some alcoholic perception, did not like oaky impact, palate fresh and soft.
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Eden Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Riesling, 100%
Soil TypeRocky,Shallow,Granite
Elevation420 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2400 Vines / Ha
Planted1948
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.60 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date05 / May / 2017
Rainfall420 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date08 / Oct / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced150
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMichael Schreurs