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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2019
Class25
Entry Number25#16
BrandArturo
Wine NameMalbec
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTroy McInnes
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityretail, online, on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Strawberry cream, black berry and a bit hot on finish, a bit simple and hot on the finish
Judge 2showing some development, and weedy characters
Judge 3Blue and a bit reductive. Slightly disjointed and short. Lacks stuffing.
Associate JudgeA real nutty streak, not as fresh
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