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ExhibitorBriar Ridge Vineyard
Show2024
Class4A
Entry Number4A#22
BrandBriar Ridge
Wine NameLimited Release Fiano
Vintage2024
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameJeremy O'Brien
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Fruit feels overipe, palate feels short but still has freshness.
Judge 2Fairly neutral nose and palate lacking intensity, feels a little empty, finishes with bitter grip.
Judge 3sulfide, nutty autolysis is complex, its kind of delicious, but muddles the variety. possibly some oak influence ..interesting style
Associate JudgeGrandma's potpurri drawer. Fleshy yellow grapefruit, pithy too. Delicate. Quiet.
Varietal: Fiano, GI: Hunter Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Sand
Elevation180 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 75%
FermentNew Wood 25%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced167
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndrew Duff