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Entry Information
ExhibitorBike and Barrel
Show2018
Class32C
Entry Number32C#3
BrandBike & Barrel
Wine NameRidge Top Pinotage
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitydirect
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1minty medium bodied dry red with nice character
Judge 2Smoke, wild berry, Firm tannin contrasts with sweet fruit. Not particularly refreshing
Judge 3Lifted freshly picked red fruit. Cinnamon spice and vibrant red fruits. Savoury and satisfying
Associate Judgebright lighter colour, white pepper spice, herb, sweet fruit, savoury, spice good acid line.
Varietal: Pinotage, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
CloneFPS 01, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Rocky
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced60
Force ClassFalse