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ExhibitorSaint Clair Family Estate
Show2016
Class9
Entry Number9#3
BrandSaint Clair Family Estate
Wine NameSaint Clair Marlborough Premium Gruner Veltliner
Vintage2015
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityUK, Holland , New Zealand
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophyTrans Tasman Award for Best New Zealand Wine
Judge 1Great length; has depth, spice and lift, florals, musk, crisp, herbal edges, green fruits in line with the variety, talc-like acidity, texture, medium intensity yet restraint on the palate. Neatly pitched wine. Super gluggable.
Varietal: Gruener Veltliner, GI: Marlborough, 100%
CloneA1-2, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Gravel,Shallow
Elevation76 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1850 Vines / Ha
Planted2009
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild16.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date09 / Apr / 2015
Rainfall616 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 95%
FermentWood 5%
MaturationStainless Steel 95%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 5%
Bottling Date24 / Feb / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced370
Force ClassFalse