Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	First Ridge Wines
Show	2025
Class	3A
Entry Number	3A#21
Brand	First Ridge
Wine Name	Vermentino
Vintage	2025
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Paul Baguley
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Mudgee

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	95
Judge 1	light, fresh, simple, some nashi pear, crisp refreshing acidity, light and easy
Judge 2	Pear drop, lime blossom and wet stones, lemon curd notes, palate richness, chalky phneolic frame to refresh RS & oiliness. Mineral finish.
Judge 3	Guava candy melon concentrated fruit. Nice weight and flow of texture finishes drier and mineral.
Associate Judge	phenolic with skin contact, a bit bitter for slight over phenolic extraction

Varietal: Vermentino, GI: Mudgee, 100%
Clone	H62, Roostock: Cabernet Sauvignon, 100%
Soil Type	Granite,Loam,Quartz,Shale,Silt
Elevation	570 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2000 Vines / Ha
Planted	1996
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	16 / Feb / 2025
Rainfall	948 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date	14 / Jul / 2025
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	214
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	james manners