Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Shut The Gate Wines
Show	2022
Class	16
Entry Number	16#45
Brand	Shut The Gate Wines
Wine Name	Ripple Iron Sangiovese
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	James Meyer
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	83.5
Judge 1	pungeant fruit aromas, some heavy reduction , stewed fruits, brooding power, caramel character
Judge 2	oak aromatics, palate lacks generosity of fruit.
Judge 3	baby food red fruit compote - juicy crunch in mid palate with a tom leaf save edge that falls short
Associate Judge	Has a real fresh tomato pasta sauce note to it, also a herbal note, masking the fruit notes a bit. Tannins initially very chewy on the front then quickly dissipate.

Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Loam
Elevation	430 Metres above sea level
Planted	1980
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Rainfall	625 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	500
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Richard Woods Rasa Fabian