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Entry Information
ExhibitorFirst Ridge Wines
Show2019
Class18
Entry Number18#23
BrandFirst Ridge
Wine NameBarbera
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Slightly brick. Some tertiary, savoury notes. Medium bodied.
Judge 2floral, skins, this is interesting. A winemakers wine. Some heat, slightly over concentrated
Judge 3Savoury, aged?, drying tannin
Associate JudgeQuite delicate, tobacco, nice com*lex aromas but lacks fresh fruit. Short
Varietal: Barbera, GI: Mudgee, 100%
CloneF6V4, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Rocky,Basalt,Shale
Elevation570 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2000 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date24 / Feb / 2016
Rainfall700 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 50%
MaturationStainless Steel 50%
Bottling Date08 / Aug / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced460
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJames Manners