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Entry Information
ExhibitorFirst Ridge Wines
Show2018
Class18
Entry Number18#22
BrandFirst Ridge
Wine NameBarbera
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1dank, closed nose, palate falls short
Judge 2clean, juicy, well integrated tannins. lacking aromatics.
Judge 3Med red, bright red berry, greener fruit profile and tannins, less ripe, tertiary and maturing, savouriness on finish adds length and interest,
Associate Judgesome age character, nice balance, sl warm finish
Varietal: Barbera, GI: Mudgee, 100%
CloneF6V4, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Rocky,Basalt,Shale
Elevation570 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date24 / Feb / 2016
Rainfall700 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 50%
MaturationStainless Steel 50%
Bottling Date08 / Aug / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced460
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJames Manners