Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	ridgemill estate
Show	2023
Class	35
Entry Number	35#9
Brand	Ridgemill estte
Wine Name	WYP
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Peter McGlashan
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	varnishy oak char overtop of plummy fruit , finishes sour
Judge 2	Dark 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 3	Red florals, red berries. Nice lifted aromas. A sapid palate with lift and glide. Nice freshness here, and delicate though ample structure.
Associate Judge	Sweet oak, slight reductive, touch of stalky and simple

Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Granite,Gravel
Elevation	810 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2000 Vines / Ha
Planted	2006
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	08 / Jul / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	66
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Peter McGlashan