Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Willow Bridge Estate
Show	2017
Class	R1
Entry Number	R1#2
Brand	Willow Bridge
Wine Name	Gravel Pit Shiraz
Vintage	2016
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	cellar door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	Creamy oaky. Dark plum pud: vibrant mouthfeel. But tannins just overtake in the last third.
Judge 2	vanilla/clove spice forward, fruit follows, dark plums & cherries, licorice, chewy grainy tannins, building generous, dense concentrated palate/ Lovely rich balanced wine.
Judge 3	earthy, deep notes, solid wine good mouthwatering acids, good char, touch of brett.
Associate Judge	White pepper spice focus red berries and cooler elements. Quite savoury oak on the palate somewhat grippy and unresolved on finish

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Geographe, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Gravel
Elevation	290 Metres above sea level
Planted	1997
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 40%
Ferment	New Wood 60%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	25 / Jul / 2017
Cases Produced	500
Force Class	False