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Exhibitor Golden Grove Estate
Show 2025
Class 23
Entry Number 23#16
Brand Golden Grove Estate
Wine Name Barbera
Vintage 2024
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Jason Costanzo
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Gold
Overall Score 96
Judge 1 vibrant colour, mushroom, earthy, on plate a bit skinsy/bitter edged
Judge 2 Plummy, spicy, concentrated, sweet fruit palate, immediate appeal.
Judge 3 Mulchy savoury character. Nice slick ripe black fruited palate. Feels a little thick and short. Bourbony oak
Associate Judge meaty, bloody on nose, nice tannin, juicy overall,
Varietal: Barbera, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type Granite,Loam,Sand
Elevation 800 Metres above sea level
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Conventional
Harvest Date 27 / Feb / 2024
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date 14 / Nov / 2024
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 198
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Ray Costanzo