Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Grove Estate
Show	2023
Class	18A
Entry Number	18A#31
Brand	Grove Estate
Wine Name	Hilltops Sangiovese
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Brian Mullany
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	88
Judge 1	Sour cherry, some dry herb. Fine framed and energetic, long and lithe. Acid just a fraction tweaky
Judge 2	Fruit displayed well with just ripe blood plums and cherry juice. A distinctive lime cordial acid note creates a dissonance between fruit and structure. Lacking dimensional complexity.
Judge 3	M- bright ruby. Fresh dark cherry s. M+ acidity, firm savoury tannin, slightly green and raw. Good vitality though
Associate Judge	Nose is a bit restrained. Pal has a lovely brightness to it, tannins certainly aren't over powering, would like to see a bit more fruit weight coming through.

Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Hilltops, 100%
Clone	SAVII 04, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Granite
Elevation	500 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1555 Vines / Ha
Planted	2000
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	03 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall	600 (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 / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	100
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Bryan Martin