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Entry Information
ExhibitorHenschke
Show2020
Class19
Entry Number19#15
BrandC A Henschke & Co
Wine NameRose Grower
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePrue Henschke
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door, On-Premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Perfumed and ripe. Medium palate weight. Slight soapy note and a bit soy saucey. Nice balance and structure. Lovely integrated tannin.
Judge 2dominant oak on the nose sweet fruity characters below
Judge 3a bit vegetal, some wood smoke, wet undergrowth. and short and flat on the palate. Doesn't display the classic taut acid and high tannins expected from Nebbiolo. Age?
Associate JudgeFlat , medicinal, a bit short. A bit developed on the palate and lacks any vibrant fruit.
Varietal: Nebbiolo, GI: Eden Valley, 100%
CloneCN 111, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 10%
CloneCN 230, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 90%
Soil TypeLoam,Gravel
Elevation500 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1560 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: Pre-certification
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date16 / Apr / 2015
Rainfall562 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date17 / Jan / 2017
Cases Produced317
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteStephen Henschke