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Entry Information
ExhibitorGrove Estate
Show2014
Class20
Entry Number20#1
BrandGrove Estate
Wine NameHilltops Zinfandel
Vintage2013
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1sweet red fruits, mid-weight, earthy notes on finish, grip, rustic
Judge 2Delicate herbal notes. Fresh Hay, Parmesan rind. Palate immense after the aroma, chewy, concentrated.
Judge 3Some good spice, bit of oak on the palate. Alcohol under check, some good freshness
Associate JudgeGrassy charf and red cherry interesting
Varietal: Zinfandel / Primitivo / Tribidrag, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeVolcanic
Elevation520 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1666 Vines / Ha
Planted1994
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild3.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date07 / Mar / 2013
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentWood 100%
MaturationOld Barrel 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced400
Force ClassFalse