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ExhibitorSaint Clair Family Estate
Show2016
Class24
Entry Number24#14
BrandSaint Clair Family Estate
Wine NameSaint Clair Hawkes Bay Premium Malbec
Vintage2014
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityNew Zealand
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Medium-bodied very aromatic, not over the top; vibrant plum fruit, ink, odd plastic character on the nose; good acidity appealing but lacks length, fine tannins, warmish on the finish
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Hawkes Bay, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeGravel
Elevation19 Metres above sea level
Planting Density3200 Vines / Ha
Planted2006
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild9.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date25 / Apr / 2014
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 35%
MaturationStainless Steel 65%
Bottling Date03 / Jul / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced305
Force ClassFalse