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Entry Information
Show 2013
Class 18A
Entry Number 18A#30
Brand Freeman Vineyards
Wine Name Altura Vineyard Tempranillo
Vintage 2012
Origin Single Vineyard
Commercial Label Yes
Availability Cellar Door, selected wine stores
Judging Results
Medal / Award Silver
Judge 1 Dark fruits, thick-set aromas plenty of oomph but oak and a watery edge on the palate pull it back
Judge 2 very tannic, greasy sulphide, dirty, tough
Judge 3 spices, some whole bunch like aroma. Has an attractive greenness with some power on the palate.
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Hilltops, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type Gravel
Elevation 560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 1100 Vines / Ha
Planted 1999
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Conventional
Crop Yeild 2.00 Tonnes / Ha
Rainfall 697 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Old Barrel 80%
Maturation New Barrel 20%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 500
Force Class False