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Entry Information
ExhibitorHastwell & Lightfoot
Show2022
Class31
Entry Number31#1
BrandH&L by Hastwell & Lightfoot
Wine NameCabernet Franc
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameHastwell & Lightfoot
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1sl earthy and plummy, a bit muddy and earthy, developed
Judge 2very minty/herbal with ribena and blackcurrant pastilles on the nose and palate - thin and bitter on finish - strange shape
Judge 3crushed stems and plum, char, tannin clipping the fruit a little, bit green.
Associate JudgeBrickish hue, developed, medicinal aromas, dry red fruit, VP like. Palate lacking concentration and freshness.
Varietal: Cabernet Franc, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeSand
Planted1988
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationPlastic 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced160
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJames Hastwell