Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ricca Terra
Show	2022
Class	35
Entry Number	35#10
Brand	Ricca Terra
Wine Name	Bullets Before Cannonballs
Vintage	2021
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	96
Judge 1	Plush, ripe primary fruit, spice, alcohol, tannin
Judge 2	Rich, dark fruit. Black current and blueberries. Slight feral character that works well with the wine (not Bretty). Soft and plush palate. Nice wine, very complex, time will help.
Judge 3	Dark red hue; plump fruit, spicy and warming. Full-bodied, furry tannins, crunchy acidity and a good drink.
Associate Judge	dark berry and savoury, fine tight palate, good balance, length

Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Riverland, 38%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Riverland, 15%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Lagrein, GI: Riverland, 15%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Lambrusco, GI: Riverland, 14%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Durif, GI: Riverland, 9%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Aglianico, GI: Riverland, 9%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	800
Force Class	False