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Entry Information
ExhibitorXanadu Wines Pty Ltd
Show2016
Class24
Entry Number24#13
BrandXanadu
Wine NameXanadu Stevens Road Malbec
Vintage2013
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityXanadu Cellar Door & Restaurant
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Dark and inky, graphite pencil, violet. Fruit a little hidden. Savoury style, dark fruit.
Judge 2Nice fruit wiht enough savouriness to keep it in check. Bold with with assertive tannins but seems to be in balance. Just a little oak reliant.
Judge 3Good concentration of flavours, but little distinction of character to the palate or nose. Slight menthol character.
Associate JudgeDark berries, herbal minty nose. Good concentration on palate. Juicy berry fruits, aniseed, spicy. Powdery ripe tannins.
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Margaret River, 100%
CloneWA, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Gravel
Elevation60 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2220 Vines / Ha
Planted1988
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date11 / Apr / 2013
Rainfall1100 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentPlastic 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date18 / Dec / 2014
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced45
Force ClassFalse