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ExhibitorFernfield Wines
Show2024
Class31
Entry Number31#5
BrandFernfield Wines
Wine NameThe Old River Red
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameScott & Rebecca Barr
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Correct. Quite 'made', though blue fruit is welcome. Fine oak is there, though not convincing in terms of integration. Pleasant, though edge of volatility detracts.
Judge 2Inky and dense, has a slight formic acid character. Palate sees dense and dark fruit, bit clipped at the back palate. Bit arms and legs.
Judge 3Vibrant cab mac colour and lift. Juicy, touch of colour, brings some varietal stuff in leaf and softness. Pretty nice style.
Associate Judgeblueberry, cranberry, light red fruited edge to mix with the black. oak in balance on nose. cedar. med grainy tannins mix with fresh fruits and spice. well balanced while still showing good fruit and spice. pleasant.
Varietal: MencĂ­a / Jaen, GI: Eden Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Sand
Elevation400 Metres above sea level
Planted2018
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date25 / Apr / 2023
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
Bottling Date01 / Jul / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced56
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRebecca & Scott Barr