Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Alpha Box and Dice
Show	2025
Class	17
Entry Number	17#14
Brand	Alpha Box and Dice
Wine Name	Obligato
Vintage	2025
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	87
Judge 1	Closed, some hard edges with late savoury concentration. Needs time. Ripe citrus and saline notes with zesty acidity.
Judge 2	glossy oak? Textural, but lacking varietal fruit core.
Judge 3	light orange rind, bit muted with light intensity and some blossom. pleasant rich mango palate. good persistence with enjoyable light radishy texture.
Associate Judge	sweet cream, lemon butter, sweet mint nutty. dense creamy palate. vanilla creme, carmel, lemon barley sugars. touch confected and flat footed.
Trophy	Best Label Artwork

Varietal: Gruener Veltliner, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
Clone	IBY, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Elevation	500 Metres above sea level
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 70%
Ferment	Old Wood 20%
Ferment	Clay Amphorae 10%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 70%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 20%
Maturation	Concrete 10%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	555
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Sam Berketa