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Entry Information
ExhibitorFirst Ridge Wines
Show2018
Class18
Entry Number18#10
BrandFirst Ridge
Wine NameFirst Ridge
Vintage2015
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1colour advanced, acid poking out, not well balanced
Judge 2nose is bold and hot, palate os one dimensional and ripe.
Judge 3Med brick red, oak sweetness, spice, ripe dark berry, viscosity, tannin, density of fruit and tannin aligns, bigger style, worth a second look
Associate Judgereserved, aged character, fruit up front with dry finish
Varietal: Barbera, GI: Mudgee, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Rocky,Shale,Granite
Elevation570 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 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 100%
Bottling Date01 / Apr / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced600
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJames Manners