Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Cox Wine Merchants
Show	2018
Class	25
Entry Number	25#24
Brand	Allegiance Wines
Wine Name	The Artisan Malbec
Vintage	2016
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	www.allegiancewines.com.au

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	83.5
Judge 1	Deep ruby. Quite dark and deep set, savoury, earthy. Very ripe and round but with extract to close. Looking for more freshness and vivacity.
Judge 2	Overripe, leathery with eucalypt notes
Judge 3	shaded characters gives sweet and sour.
Associate Judge	Herbal, hints of raisin, good fruit, very dry finish

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	05 / Oct / 2018
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	555
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Tim Cox