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Entry Information
ExhibitorGolden Grove Estate
Show2014
Class19
Entry Number19#4
BrandGolden Grove Estate
Wine NameVintage Grand Reserve Durif
Vintage2012
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityGolden Grove Estate
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Smoky barrel ferment, some mineral, matchstick, sweet fruited, some extracted tannins, generous
Judge 2va, lacks fruit freshness
Judge 3Sulfides, oak+++, funk, lacking clarity, but drinkability
Associate Judgereductive nose at first, dark berries, drying tannins
Varietal: Durif, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGravel,Loam,Sand
Elevation850 Metres above sea level
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNew Barrel 20%
MaturationOld Barrel 80%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced275
Force ClassFalse