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ExhibitorOliver's Taranga Vineyards
Show2022
Class14
Entry Number14#12
BrandOliver's Taranga Vineyards
Wine Name'Chica' Mencia Rose
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDon Oliver
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOliver's Taranga Vineyards, 246 Seaview Road, McLaren Vale
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Pale cherry hue; red berries, dry and refreshing; lively neat acidity yet there's some texture to this.
Judge 2One of the darkest rosés in the class, VA in spades, carries through to palate
Judge 3Full pink colour. Very savoury nose. Lacks fruit expression. Dry and textural palate.
Associate Judgepink, lifted berry, rich palate, some phenolics
Varietal: Mencía / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone422, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Deep,Gravel,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam,Rocky,Sand,Shallow,Volcanic
Elevation150 Metres above sea level
Planted2011
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: Sustainable Winegrowing Austra
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date14 / Feb / 2022
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
Bottling Date07 / Jun / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced777
Residual Sugar1 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteCorrina Wright