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Entry Information
ExhibitorGrove Estate
Show2021
Class6A
Entry Number6A#6
BrandGrove Estate Wines
Wine NameThink Outside The Circle Viognier
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBrian Mullany
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Very pale straw, more delicate nose, apricot, varietal, good texture and balance of acidity/phenolics/viscosity/fruit weight on palate,
Judge 2textured,savoury nose,grip,hot nose,nice acid,salty,hot on the palate,interesting in a good way
Judge 3Aroma: absent but has a lovely, lithe palate. Well balanced on the palate
Associate JudgeFloral, white peach
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneHTK, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Loam,Volcanic,Granite
Elevation530 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1555 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date20 / Feb / 2019
Rainfall600 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date12 / Oct / 2020
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBrian Mullany