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Entry Information
ExhibitorMr. Riggs Wine Company
Show2020
Class24
Entry Number24#5
BrandMr. Riggs Wine Co
Wine NameMontepulciano
Vintage2019
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1bright mid red hue fragrant fresh red fruits, some eucalypt to. very chewy tannins on palate with red berry flavours. tannins and acid detract a little
Judge 2Violet and plum nose, intense colour and purples, velvet tannins, mulberries, blueberries and floral. balanced acids and tannins, lovely length
Judge 3good colour, mint and eucalypt , fine light tannin, berry fruit on finish
Associate Judgeslight vegetal and red fruited aromas, fresh acidity that gives relief to the wine, pretty sour fruits and slightly bitter on the finish, grip but talcum like, slightly short and maybe acidified but I like it
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Adelaide Plains, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 80%
FermentNew Wood 20%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date27 / Aug / 2020
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced400
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBen Riggs