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ExhibitorRos Ritchie Wines
Show2023
Class3A
Entry Number3A#27
BrandRos Ritchie Wines
Wine NameSandy Creek Vineyard
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist Nameross cleeland
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophyChief of Judges Wine to Watch
Judge 1lime juice sea spry oysters good acidity and flavour intensity
Judge 2Lifted citrus with hints of stone fruit but lots of minerality/saltiness. THe palate is bright and refreshing lifting the palate. Solid
Judge 3Brine and lemon oil on the nose. Palate led by lemon, tonic, subtle ginger. Slightly oily texture cut by good acid and phenolics.
Associate JudgeBruised apple, banana skin, lean acid drive the length
Varietal: Vermentino, GI: Upper Goulburn, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGravel,Loam,Rocky
Elevation350 Metres above sea level
Planting Density800 Vines / Ha
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild1.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date04 / Apr / 2023
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date06 / Jul / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced45
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker Noteros ritchie