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Entry Information
Show2013
Class18A
Entry Number18A#30
BrandFreeman Vineyards
Wine NameAltura Vineyard Tempranillo
Vintage2012
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door, selected wine stores
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Dark fruits, thick-set aromas plenty of oomph but oak and a watery edge on the palate pull it back
Judge 2very tannic, greasy sulphide, dirty, tough
Judge 3spices, some whole bunch like aroma. Has an attractive greenness with some power on the palate.
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGravel
Elevation560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1100 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild2.00 Tonnes / Ha
Rainfall697 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationOld Barrel 80%
MaturationNew Barrel 20%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse