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ExhibitorYangarra Estate Vineyard
Show2019
Class24
Entry Number24#15
BrandYangarra Estate Vineyard
Wine NameMourvedre
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMichael Lane
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityYangarra Estate Vineyard
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Dark rich colour black cherries and plum, rich plush fruit complex and layered a richer bigger style.
Judge 2A bit dry red like. lacks fragrance of variety
Judge 3Very ripe but a bit dusty. Lacks definition. Short. Yeasty....to a fault.
Associate JudgeVery nutty aromas which are a bit much, dry on the palate but with some depth, if a touch commercial in the making
Varietal: Mataro / Mourvèdre / Monastrell, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay,Loam,Gravel,Rocky
Elevation170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2380 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO BD 11587
Crop Yeild5.90 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date14 / Apr / 2017
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date02 / Mar / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced317
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NotePeter Fraser