Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Topper's Mountain Wines
Show	2024
Class	38
Entry Number	38#16
Brand	Topper´s Mountain Wines
Wine Name	Tannat
Vintage	2017
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Mark Kirkby
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Australia

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	81
Judge 1	Bottle developed. tired though. Hard.
Judge 2	Grubby, questioning microbial cleanliness. Palate is weak, lacing fruit, clipped.
Judge 3	Development and oxidation. Looking a little flat? Dusty and drying to finish
Associate Judge	dried flowers and spice, amaro, very ripe fruit, dried grape. very fine tannin

Varietal: Tannat, GI: New England Australia, 100%
Clone	H9V3, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Deep,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation	900 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2424 Vines / Ha
Planted	2002
Irrigation	None
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	120
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Mike Hayes