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ExhibitorAngullong Wines
Show2023
Class20
Entry Number20#16
BrandAngullong
Wine NameFossil Hill
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBen Crossing
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1sea spray, dried herbs, indian ink. expressive on nose and palate. well handled balance of acidity, fruit texture. lovely line and length. great pepper and spice notes.
Judge 2dusty violetty, intense and tight
Judge 3Dusty/musty nose - dank oak? Palate is cleaner but a bit generic red and dank note returns on finish.
Associate Judgelightly fleshy fruit, nice grip and more simple
Varietal: Barbera, GI: Orange, 100%
CloneF6V4, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeBasalt,Clay,Rocky,Volcanic
Elevation650 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1667 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: SWA
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date07 / Apr / 2022
Rainfall769 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date07 / Feb / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced850
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAaron Mercer