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Entry Information
ExhibitorFirst Ridge Wines
Show2018
Class16A
Entry Number16A#13
BrandFirst Ridge
Wine NameFirst Ridge
Vintage2015
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1advanced colour, oak led palate, lacking fruit & freshness
Judge 2over ripe nose, falt on the palate, lacking fruit
Judge 3Med brick red, oak sweetness and berry fruit, oak tannins and varietal on palate, bit disjoint at this stage, some positive berry/olive flavours
Associate Judgeoak dominates, very dry finish
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Mudgee, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeUnknown,Loam,Shale,Granite,Quartz
Elevation560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date01 / Mar / 2015
Rainfall700 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 30%
MaturationStainless Steel 70%
Bottling Date01 / Nov / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1000
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJames manners