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Entry Information
ExhibitorSutton Grange Winery
Show2024
Class20A
Entry Number20A#33
BrandSutton Grange Winery
Wine NameFairbank Sangiovese
Vintage2023
OriginMulti-regional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Mealy, savoury, black olive. Dilute on palate. Quite balanced. A little stripped and broad.
Judge 2Dark ruby in the glass, this wine smells of earthy cherry and a touch of meatiness. In the mouth, supple tannins surround a core of meaty cherry and oak tinged with a touch of earth. Decent acidity.
Judge 3Sweet crunchy red cherry fruited. Sour Lean and thin
Associate Judgegreen peppercorn wash, grape stems, taut palat
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Bendigo, 62%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGranite
Elevation350 Metres above sea level
Growing MethodConventional
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Heathcote, 38%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentPlastic 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Cases Produced640
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMelanie Chester