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Entry Information
ExhibitorOakover Vineyards
Show2024
Class25A
Entry Number25A#13
BrandNikola Estate
Wine NameNikola Estate Gallery Range "The Minimalist"
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMatty Trent
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Ferrous and slatey and robust tannin. Darker fruits. Has some plush but finishes Dusty and drying
Judge 2ripe and intense. oaky influence drying wine out a bit.
Judge 3Dark and broody, reductive notes cover fruit. Tannins are bold on the palate, would like to see a bit more fruit brightness to freshen palate.
Associate Judgered fruit, mulberry, baking spice and violets, oak prominent succulent mid palate big chewy tannins and spice quite morish on the palate
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Swan Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Sand
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted2016
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date10 / Feb / 2023
Rainfall500 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date01 / Dec / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDamian Hutton