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Entry Information
ExhibitorMorris Wines
Show2017
Class25
Entry Number25#8
BrandMorris Wines
Wine NameCriollo Malbec
Vintage2012
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door, Morris Wines
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Deep colour. Firm, drying tannins. A bit hollow.
Judge 2nutty oak and rather thin fruit for the firm structure
Judge 3Deep colour. Intense nose. Rich and intense palate. Saturated with fruit. Oak adding spice and extra weight
Associate Judgedense, earthiness, plum jam, v. chalky tannins, nice mid palate weight and length dark and brooding question of VA holding up the wine
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Swan Hill, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeLoam
Elevation70 Metres above sea level
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date20 / Mar / 2012
Rainfall25 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date26 / Jun / 2014
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1500
Force ClassFalse