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Entry Information
ExhibitorSpook Hill Wines
Show2021
Class36
Entry Number36#2
BrandSpook Hill Wines
Wine NameEastern Bloc
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameGreg Noble
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Bright, deeper red, some lift, blackberry and dark berry, underlying oak, some dried/hung fruit character on nose that carries into the palate, this makes the finish a bit firm and hot which unfortunately detracts from the wine
Judge 2cooked fruit,port like,cooked
Judge 3Characteristics expected in Cab. Sauv., lovely silky mouth feel.
Associate JudgeFresh ground coffee and cherry notes, med fine tannins
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneI11V10, Roostock: Chardonnay, 100%
Soil TypeSand
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1344 Vines / Ha
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date01 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall369 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / May / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced50
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJock Gordon