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Entry Information
ExhibitorGrove Estate
Show2021
Class20
Entry Number20#1
BrandGrove Estate Wines
Wine NameHilltops Barbera
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBrian Mullany
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Aged plum. Savoury red berry fruits. Heavy handling of oak. Dusty. Nice fine tannis and acidity. Pity oak dominates the aromatics.
Judge 2Smoky?
Judge 3Dusty, spicy oak.aniseed, drying oak. Sour fruit.
Associate Judgemeaty/sausagey, brett? palate is lacking fruit and dull
Varietal: Barbera, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Volcanic,Gravel,Granite,Quartz
Elevation550 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1555 Vines / Ha
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date01 / Mar / 2020
Rainfall400 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date05 / Jan / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced100
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAlex Cassegrain