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Entry Information
ExhibitorGrove Estate
Show2018
Class1A
Entry Number1A#7
BrandGrove Estate Wines
Wine NameThink Outside The Circle Rongorongo
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1light young fresh; could do with more definition
Judge 2Fleshy white stonefruit, slippery and creamy texture. Fits the fresh/youthful brief but also some attractive density and persistence.
Judge 3Butterscotch, pistachio, tropical fruits and ginger. Good palate weight, but a touch cloying.
Associate Judgelifted, citrus, and spice aroma, slight oily palate, some stone fruit palate, clean line, bit lean??
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneHTK, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Loam,Volcanic,Granite
Elevation530 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1555 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date15 / Mar / 2017
Rainfall600 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date12 / Oct / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced300
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBrian Mullany