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Entry Information
ExhibitorCountertop Wines
Show2022
Class29
Entry Number29#12
BrandCountertop
Wine NameCountertop 2020 Durif
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameChris Dent
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1coffee grinds, sl oxy layers, medicinal, almond extract, big and generous, oxy red apple on the palate, quite porty
Judge 2Dark red. Alc lift, some Christmas cake spice and vanillan oak. Palate warm and ripe, lacking some fruit density to support the baked fruit & spice characters.
Judge 3curry leaf aroma, warm, chewy finish, warm
Associate JudgeFruit/acid balance good. Sharp tannins, hint of cigar ash, nice length.
Varietal: Durif, GI: Swan Hill, 100%
CloneH7V13, Roostock: 1103 Paulsen, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam
Elevation80 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1515 Vines / Ha
Planted2015
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild26.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date26 / Mar / 2020
Rainfall375 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 20%
MaturationStainless Steel 80%
Bottling Date10 / Aug / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced350
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDamien Cofield