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Exhibitor Golden Grove Estate
Show 2024
Class 3A
Entry Number 3A#2
Brand Golden Grove Estate
Wine Name Vermentino
Vintage 2024
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Sam & Jason Costanzo
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 Very subtle nose, palate a little short and one dimensional.
Judge 2 spice, guava, asian fruits; lychee, rambutan, tropical; savoury and nutty, nougat, warmer finish, slightly sour edge
Judge 3 Obvious oak influence, lime jello, possibly some lime butter, lime curd. Slight oak tannin drive with some lactic like notes and ok oily texture
Associate Judge Lemon curd, verbena. hint of toast. Flavour to back up aroma. Persistent, woody, ripe fruit without jettisoning acid. A lot going on.
Varietal: Vermentino, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type Granite,Loam,Sand
Elevation 800 Metres above sea level
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 80%
Ferment New Wood 20%
Maturation Stainless Steel 60%
Maturation Small Format Oak 40%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 290
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Ray Costanzo