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Exhibitord'Arenberg
Show2014
Class24
Entry Number24#8
Brandd'Arenberg
Wine NameThe Cenosilicaphobic Cat
Vintage2009
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Dark mature looking ruby. just a hint of rubber and brooding cherry compote but with vibrant cherry fruit and a big charge of stalky tannins. long gripping tannic finish with lots of bright cherry. should age well
Judge 2dark colour forward-some aging? earthy briary notes, zesty, tangy acidity, full-bodied,
Judge 3Slight developed, brambly, choc cherry-ripe. Tannins too firm for fruit weight. Finishes a little hard.
Associate Judgeleather tobacco spice nose, sweet fruit on palate, older? big super drying tannin.
Varietal: Sagrantino, GI: McLaren Vale, 90%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density3 Vines / Ha
Planted2005
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild4.20 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date24 / Feb / 2009
Rainfall572 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Cinsaut, GI: McLaren Vale, 10%
CloneNuriootpa, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Sand
Elevation120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density3 Vines / Ha
Planted1958
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild3.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date23 / Apr / 2009
Rainfall572 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationOld Barrel 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced325
Force ClassFalse