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Entry Information
ExhibitorTopper's Mountain Wines
Show2024
Class1
Entry Number1#11
BrandTopper's Mountain
Wine NameNebbiolo Extra Brut Rose
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMark Kirkby
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1adv, o2, flat
Judge 2Deep copper hue. astrigent.
Judge 3iinteresting rose petal (Nebb?) nose and a puckering phenolic twang on the palate. a little residual BBQ hint
Associate JudgeLoosing pimary fruit characterisitic, nice length and texture, slightly drying
Varietal: Nebbiolo, GI: New England Australia, 100%
CloneCN 111, Roostock: Riesling, 34%
CloneCN 230, Roostock: Riesling, 66%
Soil TypeClay,Deep,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation900 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2424 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureCork
Cases Produced200
Wine Style / MethodMethod Traditional
Force ClassFalse
Winemaking NoteForced to make sparkling by huge rain predicted on last w/e March 2021. Base wine made in stainless then aged for a few months in old French barriques. Under tirage for about 21 months.2.5g/L of sugar added via liquor after disgorgement.
Winemaker NoteJan Taborsky/John Reid