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Entry Information
ExhibitorFirst Ridge Wines
Show2018
Class16B
Entry Number16B#21
BrandFirst Ridge
Wine NameSangiovese
Vintage2014
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1There is an attractive charry/diesel note to the oak, but it tends to dry the palate a little too much
Judge 2Savoury herb and some potpurri dried roses scent. Pretty in its lightness with quite cocky tannins for the juicy style- falls on its alcohol imbalance
Judge 3Leather and showing signs of development. Pencil oak. Round palate but lacks definition.
Associate Judgeslight brown colour, savoury, lacks fruit
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Mudgee, 85%
CloneMudgee, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Silt,Basalt,Shale,Quartz
Elevation560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date14 / Feb / 2018
Rainfall650 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date08 / Aug / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced640
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJames Manners