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Entry Information
ExhibitorTopper's Mountain Wines
Show2024
Class38
Entry Number38#16
BrandTopperĀ“s Mountain Wines
Wine NameTannat
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMark Kirkby
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityAustralia
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Development and oxidation. Looking a little flat? Dusty and drying to finish
Judge 2Bottle developed. tired though. Hard.
Judge 3Grubby, questioning microbial cleanliness. Palate is weak, lacing fruit, clipped.
Associate Judgedried flowers and spice, amaro, very ripe fruit, dried grape. very fine tannin
Varietal: Tannat, GI: New England Australia, 100%
CloneH9V3, Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Deep,Loam,Volcanic
Elevation900 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2424 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationNone
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced120
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMike Hayes