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Entry Information
ExhibitorFirst Ridge Wines
Show2021
Class18A
Entry Number18A#16
BrandFirst Ridge
Wine NameSangiovese
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameCOLIN MILLOTT
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Mid plum. Quite attractive red fruits. Beautifully crafted fine tannins. Nice finish.
Judge 2Good but simple
Judge 3Orange red, good intensity of cherry, very savory finish, Sourdough.
Associate Judgequestionable varietal fruit - gluey? palate has similar character
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Mudgee, 100%
CloneMudgee, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Silt,Basalt,Shale,Quartz
Elevation560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date26 / Feb / 2019
Rainfall580 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date08 / Aug / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced298
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJames Manners