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Entry Information
ExhibitorHenschke
Show2020
Class27A
Entry Number27A#5
BrandC A Henschke & Co
Wine NameStone Jar
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePrue Henschke
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door, On Premise
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1dried herbs on nose, bright palate, yum, nice tannin grip, fresh finish
Judge 2Med red, methoxypyrazine note (fresh asparagus), red berry, fuller palate, roundness and softness, well made
Judge 3Bright mid plum. Attractive sweet red and black berries. Soy. Hint of chocolate. Perhaps some whole bunch. Very fine grained taniss, but the added acidity (unfortunately) exacerbates the tannins on the finish.
Associate Judgelight red, spice, warm cinnamon, following Christmas spice on the palate, leathery, dark cherries, grainy tannins, good length
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Eden Valley, 95%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Barossa Valley, 5%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentConcrete Vat 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date18 / Dec / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced223
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteStephen Henschke