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Entry Information
ExhibitorOliver's Taranga Vineyards
Show2022
Class27
Entry Number27#6
BrandOliver's Taranga Vineyards
Wine NameMencia
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDon Oliver
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOlivers Taranga Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1juicy, med bodied, spicy, aromatic, nice wine. palalte stops a bit firm and short
Judge 2good freshness, astringent but not too aggressive.
Judge 3Petrichored red jubey plums - drying tannins with withered fruit
Associate JudgeDeep fruits and spices, bright tight and focused, lovely wine.
Varietal: MencĂ­a / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone51 ITACYL, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Shallow
Elevation150 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1500 Vines / Ha
Planted2011
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: Sustainable Winegrowing Austra
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date01 / Mar / 2022
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date30 / Sep / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced270
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteCorrina Wright