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Entry Information
ExhibitorRolf Binder Wines
Show2017
Class24
Entry Number24#5
BrandMagpie Estate
Wine NameBlack Sock
Vintage2015
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityRolf Binder Wines Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1lots of sweet oak rather overpowering midweight fruit.
Judge 2Bright fresh plumbs, ripe summer fruits Finishing drying oak tannin
Judge 3More give on the palate than nose. Fruit characters balanced by a slight earthy character. Continuing length on the finish.
Associate Judgecrimson / cedar, sl pine needle little fresh fruit / tannin provides structure along with bright acid. fruit intensity lacking. some blueberry on the finish
Varietal: Mataro / Mourvèdre / Monastrell, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeSand
Elevation260 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1515 Vines / Ha
Planted1996
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced225
Force ClassFalse