Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Oakover Vineyards
Show	2024
Class	17
Entry Number	17#5
Brand	Nikola Estate
Wine Name	Nikola Estate Gallery Range "The Minimalist"
Vintage	2023
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Matty Trent
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	Cemented red plums, black plum lined mouthfeel - suited & booted tannins
Judge 2	Rwrh red rose aromatic brick dust tannins fine tannins juicy back mid weight extended mac
Judge 3	Dried oregano and some nice dark fruit behind it. Tannin is a creeper but well played. Has nice density but does dry out a touch
Associate Judge	intense colour. Deep dark and brooding fruit, with a touch of xmas cake spice. nice use of oak, for the style. Big, plump, not overworked or overripe. Has appeal
Associate Judge	Tea leafs. Beetroot. Food wine. Tannin rustic. Red Apple skins.

Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Swan Valley, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Sand
Planting Density	2000 Vines / Ha
Planted	2016
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	03 / Mar / 2023

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	12 / Dec / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	180
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Damian Hutton