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Entry Information
ExhibitorGranite Hills
Show2019
Class32C
Entry Number32C#15
BrandGranite Hills
Wine NameGamay
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameLlew
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1sl VA or Spicy lift, chalky acid, delicate, fine tannin
Judge 2salt'n ' pepper dry spice. Medium bodied with positivity, but maybe a little dry?
Judge 3Mid red plum. Smokey red fruits. Slightly raspy acidic palate. Acidity and tannin need a little polishing.
Associate JudgeRose-esque florals, hints of reduction, bit stalky. Green pepeercorn on palate, dusty tannins. More-ish
Varietal: Gamay, GI: Macedon Ranges, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGranite
Elevation550 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4160 Vines / Ha
Planted2013
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date16 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date12 / Sep / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced150
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteLlew