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Exhibitor ridgemill estate
Show 2024
Class 30
Entry Number 30#1
Brand Ridgemill Estate
Wine Name Graciano
Vintage 2022
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Bruce Bassham
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 Weedy and green. Tinned asparagus. Challenging. Disjointed.
Judge 2 Ripe red berry fruit, blue fruit and some dustiness on nose. Bright acid line, pretty and delicate, questioning intensity and complexity.
Judge 3 Firm colour, bunchy mezcal vibe, fruit integrity lacking.
Associate Judge dark fruit, menthol, tobacco. rich dark fruit and spice, med fine grained tannins menthol on palate too.
Varietal: Graciano, GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type Sand
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Large Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date 27 / Sep / 2023
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 100
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Peter McGlashan