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Entry Information
ExhibitorBalgownie Estate
Show2019
Class16B
Entry Number16B#8
BrandBalgownie Estate
Wine NameBlack Label Sangiovese
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTony Winspear
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door. Bendigo and Yarra Valley
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Mid red, opulent black and red fruit, leathery and gravelly tannins with length, smoky oak
Judge 2dark dried spice, very deep red plum, dusty and dry tannins, orange peel, touch green on he finish
Judge 3Bright DR. Sappy oak. Dark cherry, savoury dried herbs. A bit sour
Associate Judgegood fruit expression, slightly vegetal, nice concentration, easy to drink, approachable for a Sangiovese wine.
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Bendigo, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Shallow
Elevation170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date18 / Feb / 2016
Rainfall400 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date20 / Jun / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced400
Force ClassFalse