Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Vino Intrepido
Show	2025
Class	20
Entry Number	20#25
Brand	Vino Intrepido
Wine Name	The Sharpest Thorn
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Sarah Gough
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	83
Judge 1	Hint of spritz, smoky char and game. Flavoursome palate with meaty, savoury depth. A bit plodding but rather textural. Sustained savoury flavours with smoky bbq.
Judge 2	Deep pink, strange aromas. Oxy?
Judge 3	flat nose, orange rind, desiccated strawberry, lacking freshness and drive.
Associate Judge	orange/bronze color. sherry, nutty aroma. peanut shells, nutty, short fruited. some nice texture, lacks vibrancy

Varietal: Negroamaro, GI: Nagambie Lakes, 90%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Granite,Gravel,Sand
Elevation	138 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1875 Vines / Ha
Planted	1996
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Harvest Date	27 / Mar / 2024

Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Heathcote, 4%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Volcanic
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	28 / Feb / 2024

Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: , 6%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Rocky,Sand,Volcanic
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	01 / Mar / 2024

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date	16 / Oct / 2024
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	140
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	James Scarcebrook