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Entry Information
ExhibitorLonely Vineyard
Show2018
Class29
Entry Number29#3
BrandLonely Vineyard
Wine NameMontepulciano
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelNo
AvailabilityWinery, distributors
Judging Results
Medal / AwardVHC
Judge 1Ruby crimson depth of colour. Bright in the glass. Depth and richness of aroma on nose and palate. Quite good balance. Aromatic in the mouth. Good drink. Little soft.
Judge 2Dense colour, deeply scented, complex and finely poised
Judge 3darker, plum, rich mouth feel and modertae tannin.
Associate JudgeBright fruit, fresh, good acid, good tannin length
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Eden Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Riesling, 100%
Soil TypeRocky,Shallow,Granite
Elevation420 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2400 Vines / Ha
Planted1948
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.60 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date05 / May / 2017
Rainfall420 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date08 / Oct / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced150
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMichael Schreurs