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Entry Information
ExhibitorRinger Reef
Show2019
Class29
Entry Number29#20
BrandRinger Reef
Wine NameMontepulciano
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBruce Holm
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Mid red, herbal and toasty vanillin oak nose, drying oaky palate, overoaked
Judge 2nose is a bit worked, though I love the layers of rosemary and saltbush, dry firm tannins, great acid line and plush plums
Judge 3BRight DR. Toasty oak dominates. Rich and juicy fruit with a hard oak finish
Associate Judgefruit underneath, medium intensity, elegant-smoaky style, well balanced on the palate with some sparky tannins.
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
CloneMAT 2, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Clay,Loam,Silt
Elevation320 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2500 Vines / Ha
Planted2007
IrrigationNone
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date22 / Mar / 2015
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date22 / Sep / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced100
Force ClassFalse