Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Grove Estate
Show	2023
Class	26B
Entry Number	26B#3
Brand	Grove Estate
Wine Name	Hilltops Tempranillo
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Brian Mullany
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	Slight reduction, but bright red fruit, some bunchy amaro qualities and a vibrant acid line all contribute to a fresh ' Joven growing up a bit' style.
Judge 2	Plush red fruits, well balanced plum. Slightly confected with peppery fruit. Nice intensity of flavour and structure keeps the wine in check. Acid a touch high but bright fruit does help.
Judge 3	M- ruby. Bright red fruit. Lively palate. Lighter weight but sinewy, elegant acidity, fresh
Associate Judge	Under ripe notes, green dank characters, tannins are a little unripe.

Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Hilltops, 100%
Clone	D8V13, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Granite
Elevation	500 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1555 Vines / Ha
Planted	2015
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	01 / Mar / 2021
Rainfall	500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	01 / Feb / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	120
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Bryan Martin