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Entry Information
ExhibitorGrove Estate
Show2019
Class17
Entry Number17#16
BrandGrove Estate Wines
Wine NameSommita Nebbiolo
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBrian Mullany
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1tight, gorgeous tannins and mouthfeel, well handled tannins
Judge 2strong (slightly green?) tannins detract
Judge 3V.light plum colour. Dark cherry fruit. Savoury. Skinsy. Full palate but alc hotness dominates. Soft fine acidity.
Associate JudgeMute on nose, some cherry. Follows on palate. Hot finish
Varietal: Nebbiolo, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Loam,Volcanic,Granite
Elevation530 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1555 Vines / Ha
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date28 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall484 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentNew Wood 20%
FermentOld Wood 80%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / Feb / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced200
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBryan Martin