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Entry Information
Exhibitor Briar Ridge Vineyard
Show 2020
Class 12
Entry Number 12#10
Brand Briar Ridge
Wine Name Limited Release Gruner Veltliner
Vintage 2019
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Silver
Overall Score 91
Judge 1 Pale straw, honeyed/floral note, citrus, clean palate, acidity is refreshing
Judge 2 Straw colour. A hint of pear and yellow flowers. Pretty lightweight palate lacking texture with fairly prominent phenolics. Bit chewy.
Judge 3 attractive delicate nose, pleasant flintiness, more savoury palate, good minerality and finishing a little lean but I liked
Associate Judge light yellow, grapefruit, gaffer lime leafs, elements of citrus burst on the palate, positive phenolic dryness, med length
Varietal: Gruener Veltliner, GI: Tumbarumba, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Elevation 750 Metres above sea level
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 90%
Maturation Small Format Oak 10%
Bottling Date 04 / Nov / 2019
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 200
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Alex Beckett