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Entry Information
ExhibitorHugh Hamilton Wines
Show2022
Class33
Entry Number33#8
BrandHugh Hamilton Wines
Wine NameThe Oddball
Vintage2019
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Big rich and ripe; mouthful of tannins, sweet fruit, green notes, menthol. Lots of upfront acidity.
Judge 2Ripe black fruits, savoury liquorice notes, palate chunky
Judge 3Lovely bright primary fruits & spice on nose. Cassis, clove and rosemary. Full, rich and ripe with good balance and lots to like.
Associate Judgeripe, dark fruit, a touch porty, big tight drying tannin, needs time
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Sand
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date04 / Mar / 2019
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date11 / Dec / 2020
ClosureCork
Cases Produced360
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteNic Bourke