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Entry Information
ExhibitorAlex Russell Wines
Show2018
Class24
Entry Number24#3
Brandalejandro
Wine NameMonastrell
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityBouchon, St Armand
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1vibrant, primary, blueberries, savoury palate, perhaps little ID? warm
Judge 2slighlty dusty musk over darker fruits, a little simple and confected on palate
Judge 3Red berry, bright and juicy ferrous aromatics plush palate juci blue fruit. Palate a little one directional doesn’t carry the complexity of the nose through to the palate.
Associate JudgeTickle of vege, some reduction, red flesh, nice aromatic lift. Slippery and sweet fruit, touch stewed with super racey acid, looks a little over under.
Varietal: Mataro / Mourvèdre / Monastrell, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentPlastic 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date11 / Sep / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced115
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAlex Russell