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Entry Information
Exhibitor d'Arenberg
Show 2018
Class 26
Entry Number 26#3
Brand d'Arenberg
Wine Name The Cenosilicophobic Cat
Vintage 2012
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability Worldwide
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 Quite fragrant, but some smoke/tobacco. Very firm tannin but the acidity to match. Varietal, enough freshness. Slightly compost-like fruit character, and not enough persistence
Judge 2 Lifted spicy red notes, dried meaty notes warm spice touch advanced Plate creamy and nice spice just lacking a little vibrancy
Judge 3 fish oil and advanced character. acid and tannin very prominant
Associate Judge Prune and dark choc plum lift, showing some maturation, cork age character? Big dense and voluminous tannin, super brushed acid. Palate looking a touch dusted and tired..
Varietal: Sagrantino, GI: McLaren Vale, 94%
Clone MAT 4, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Clay,Loam
Elevation 120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 2020 Vines / Ha
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Organic Certificate: NASA
Crop Yeild 4.20 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 24 / Feb / 2010
Rainfall 572 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Cinsaut, GI: McLaren Vale, 6%
Clone Nuriootpa, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Sand,Loam
Elevation 120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 2020 Vines / Ha
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Organic Certificate: NASA
Crop Yeild 3.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 23 / Apr / 2010
Rainfall 572 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 375
Force Class False