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Entry Information
ExhibitorAustralian Vintage Ltd
Show2016
Class28
Entry Number28#25
BrandMcGuigan
Wine NameShortlist Montepulciano
Vintage2015
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Great dense coulour. Good inky black fruits, very ripe verging on porty, but lovely powerful profile. Overripeness only issue.
Judge 2Too green
Judge 3Concentration to the nose and palate, with oak and fruit battling. Alcoholic heat on the palate.
Associate JudgePorridge-like oak.Ripe fruit, good presence and structure.Nice fruit. Warm and tannins a little raspy. Touch blocky but ok
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse