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Entry Information
ExhibitorWater Wheel Vineyards
Show2016
Class24
Entry Number24#19
BrandWATER WHEEL
Wine NameBENDIGO MALBEC
Vintage2015
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCELLAR DOOR
Judging Results
Medal / AwardVHC
Judge 1Lifted fly spray, anise, red liquorice. Highish acid on the edge of tart, sweet/sour.
Judge 2Vibrant clean and fruity wine. Juicy acid works well with the grippy tannins. Floral, attractive and drinkable.
Judge 3Lacking in mouth feel with a slight green edge
Associate JudgePretty floral, violets. Liquorice. Musk. Good complexity on nose. Sweet, supple fruits, chalky ripe tannins. Good length. Very drinkable.
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Bendigo, 100%
CloneCW14, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay
Elevation250 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2800 Vines / Ha
Planted1993
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date12 / Mar / 2015
Rainfall450 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date13 / Oct / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced450
Force ClassFalse