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Entry Information
ExhibitorWines by Geoff Hardy
Show2014
Class30B
Entry Number30B#8
BrandHand Crafted by Geoff Hardy
Wine NameHand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Dolcetto
Vintage2012
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitywww.handcraftedbygeoffhardy.com.au
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1bright berry fruit, spice and interest, generous fruit cake, good tannins, richness
Judge 2Very muted nose at first. Palate sweet fruited and oak dominated. Struggle to see any varietal character here.
Judge 3Concentrated crimson. closed to the point of being numb. Just a hint of blackberry. Quite intense and ripe and juicy and with a spurt of gripping, drying tannins.
Associate Judgeunusual nose, a bit ripe, candied orange, nice structure
Varietal: Dolcetto, GI: Limestone Coast, 100%
CloneCN 69, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam,Unknown
Elevation75 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2424 Vines / Ha
Planted2007
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Rainfall550 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentClay Amphorae 100%
MaturationNone 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced413
Force ClassFalse