Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Grove Estate
Show	2014
Class	20
Entry Number	20#1
Brand	Grove Estate
Wine Name	Hilltops Zinfandel
Vintage	2013
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	cellar door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	88
Judge 1	sweet red fruits, mid-weight, earthy notes on finish, grip, rustic
Judge 2	Delicate herbal notes. Fresh Hay, Parmesan rind. Palate immense after the aroma, chewy, concentrated.
Judge 3	Some good spice, bit of oak on the palate. Alcohol under check, some good freshness
Associate Judge	Grassy charf and red cherry interesting

Varietal: Zinfandel / Primitivo / Tribidrag, GI: Hilltops, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Volcanic
Elevation	520 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1666 Vines / Ha
Planted	1994
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	3.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	07 / Mar / 2013
Rainfall	0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Wood 100%
Maturation	Old Barrel 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	400
Force Class	False