Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Oakover Vineyards
Show	2023
Class	37A
Entry Number	37A#5
Brand	Nikola Estate
Wine Name	The Symbolist
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	minty and herbal notes. nice inky tannin build. good line and length.
Judge 2	fragrant with curranty lift, austere chalky palate could have had something juicy blended in
Judge 3	Subtler, juicier red fruit nose with a touch of tobacco, juicy and vibrant palate, good bounce and flow.
Associate Judge	light and bright cherry supporting tight tannin fun

Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Swan Valley, 47%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	18 / Feb / 2022
Rainfall	700 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Varietal: Mencía / Jaen, GI: Swan Valley, 28%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	18 / Feb / 2022
Rainfall	700 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Varietal: Grenache / Garnacha, GI: Swan Valley, 15%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	23 / Feb / 2022
Rainfall	700 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Varietal: Arinto, GI: Swan Valley, 10%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	18 / Feb / 2022

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date	27 / Sep / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	189
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Damian Hutton