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Entry Information
ExhibitorCorang Estate
Show2020
Class27A
Entry Number27A#4
BrandCorang Estate
Wine NameHilltops 2019 Tempranillo
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameJason Brown
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityfarmers markets, online and selected on and off premise
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1nose lacks freshness and brightness, palate opens up to nice ruby, fine tannins and good weight
Judge 2Lighter red, red cherry, more delicate, soft, consistent, very approachable, not readily tempranillo-like but enjoyable
Judge 3Dark cherry. Spicy menthol. Round soft palate. Unfortunately you can taste the acidity. Lacks alittle structure.
Associate Judgebrick brown, red, medicinal, liquorish, very light palate lacking fruit
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneD8V12, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay,Loam
Elevation600 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date15 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall600 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date10 / Dec / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced196
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMichael Bynon