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Entry Information
ExhibitorWines of Merritt
Show2018
Class32C
Entry Number32C#10
BrandWines of Merritt
Wine NameMargaret River Cabernet Franc
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityAustralia
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1an attractive fruit driven medium bodied dry red
Judge 2Fresh jubey fruit. Red plum, macerated strawberry, dried herb. Soft and plush on the palate, with some bitterness that's quite appetising. Chalky tannin sneaks up behind.
Judge 3Lifted with nutty oak and dark fruit. Pretty floral and black fruit notes. Structured with firm tannins and fresh acidity.
Associate Judgefloral cab aroma, savoury herb palate spice, slight dried dried out? but still some nice line
Varietal: Cabernet Franc, GI: Margaret River, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Elevation25 Metres above sea level
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / May / 2018
ClosureDiam
Cases Produced160
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteNick James-Martin