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Entry Information
ExhibitorKalleske Wines
Show2016
Class21
Entry Number21#4
BrandKalleske Wines
Wine NameFordson
Vintage2015
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door/Direct. Only avail in SA
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Vibrant colour. Sweet oak spice, pepper. Fleshy, generous and fine chalky tannins keep it all in check. M+ alcohol
Judge 2Bit closed. Strange sour character on palate. Found better balance with air and time.
Judge 3Hollow nose, without fruit. Strange finish
Associate JudgeFunky, reductive nose. Sweet red berry fruits, chalky tannins.
Varietal: Zinfandel / Primitivo / Tribidrag, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Rocky
Elevation280 Metres above sea level
Planted2007
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO
Crop Yeild1.40 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date10 / Mar / 2015
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date12 / May / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced320
Force ClassFalse