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Entry Information
ExhibitorHugh Hamilton Wines
Show2024
Class37
Entry Number37#6
BrandHugh Hamilton Wines
Wine NameThe Oddball
Vintage2022
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Sweeter fruited and sweet RS?. Cherry and florals. Big and dusty and drying.
Judge 2Inky garnet in color, this wine smells of blueberry, blackberry, and black cherry. In the mouth, juicy acidity keeps flavors of blackberry and black cherry fresh as thick muscular tannis coat the mouth and stuffen over time. Intense.
Judge 3lifted and peppery, slight menthol. green edge. sweet palate. over/under ripe fruit.
Associate Judgeblack fruits, spice, tobacco, full bodied but still with nice freshness, chalky tannin
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneI11V10, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation80 Metres above sea level
Planting Density3600 Vines / Ha
Planted2001
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.90 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date16 / Mar / 2022
Wine Making Information
FermentNew Wood 12%
FermentOld Wood 88%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date05 / Dec / 2023
ClosureCork
Cases Produced173
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteNic Bourke