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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2018
Class25
Entry Number25#10
BrandArturo
Wine NameMalbec
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityretail, online, on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Moderate ruby crimson. Moderate aromas. Touch subdued. Red pastille fruits. Touch edgy, hollow, hot. Quite dry to close.
Judge 2Overripe fruit with raisin notes and cardboard dusty dried out tannins
Judge 3light cherry, soft and fruity. not much tannin or depth
Associate JudgeClosed, fresh fruit, nice finish
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone26 MAT 2, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 25%
Clone82 MAT 4, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 25%
Clone20 MAT 1, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 25%
Clone80 MAT 3, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 25%
Soil TypeDeep,Clay,Loam,Rocky
Elevation170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2008
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date13 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall678 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 50%
MaturationStainless Steel 50%
Bottling Date20 / Mar / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced220
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBart van Olphen