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Entry Information
ExhibitorGolden Grove Estate
Show2022
Class35
Entry Number35#34
BrandStorm King Wine Co
Wine NameMataro Graciano
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameSam Costanzo
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1good bright red fruit, some tangy savoury hints, good savoury, grippy, sinewy in the mouth,
Judge 2Bright purple colour, rich nose of mulberry and blueberry. Touch of spice. Medium bodied on the palate with attractive mulberry fruit, clove spice and firm acid and tannin structure. Good balance and nice level of savoury bitterness.
Judge 3grilled meat and blue fruit, high acid working nicely with velvety fruit, a well balanced, fuller bodied red.
Associate JudgeA bit reductive. Tomato leaf. Tart fruits. Green tannin. Touch under ripe.
Varietal: Mataro / Mourvèdre / Monastrell, GI: Granite Belt, 80%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGranite,Loam,Sand
Elevation780 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Varietal: Graciano, GI: Granite Belt, 20%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGranite,Loam,Sand
Elevation780 Metres above sea level
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureDiam
Cases Produced50
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRay & Jen Costanzo