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Exhibitorridgemill estate
Show2023
Class35
Entry Number35#9
BrandRidgemill estte
Wine NameWYP
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePeter McGlashan
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1varnishy oak char overtop of plummy fruit , finishes sour
Judge 2Dark and inky in color. Smokey/roasted black fruits, preserved and warm compote. Quite floral - violet (fresh and candied). Well strucuted, gamy and dark fruits on the palate with savory elements giving a counter balance to the deep dark fruit that dominates the palate touch floral soap on the palate
Judge 3Red florals, red berries. Nice lifted aromas. A sapid palate with lift and glide. Nice freshness here, and delicate though ample structure.
Associate JudgeSweet oak, slight reductive, touch of stalky and simple
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGranite,Gravel
Elevation810 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted2006
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date08 / Jul / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced66
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NotePeter McGlashan