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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2014
Class23
Entry Number23#11
BrandArturo
Wine NameMalbec
Vintage2012
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityBlackhearts & Sparrows, Nth Fitzroy Vic
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Smokey, struck match, pinching sulphides
Judge 2Smokey oak, rich fruit, big style, nutmeg,savoury
Judge 3meaty, bbq. juicy purple/red fruits on palate. texture really appealing, vibrant and fresh with black olive tannins
Associate Judgecharry cola, red cherry vanilla nose, swet fruit, backed up by nice tannin, not overly complex
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone105 MAT 6, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 14%
Clone82 MAT 4, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 50%
Clone80 MAT 3, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 10%
Clone104 MAT 5, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 26%
Soil TypeClay,Deep,Loam,Rocky
Elevation170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2008
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date25 / Feb / 2012
Rainfall565 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationOld Barrel 75%
MaturationNew Barrel 25%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced220
Force ClassFalse