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Exhibitor Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show 2018
Class 12A
Entry Number 12A#23
Brand Dott.
Wine Name Malvasia Istriana
Vintage 2017
Origin Single Vineyard
Commercial Label Yes
Availability retail, on-premise Melbourne and Sydney
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 Pale lemon yellow. Mild aromas and flavours. Jasmine florals, quince and spiced apple. Pleasant but lacks focus and zest.
Judge 2 Understated style, yet promising a lot. Marzipan, bees wax and honeysuckle notes with really nice layers and texture, however slightly hot on the finish
Judge 3 fresh and lively. lovely fruit concentration
Associate Judge Light spritz in glass, Germanic style notes
Varietal: Malvasia Istriana, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone VCR 4, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Deep,Clay,Loam
Elevation 170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 4545 Vines / Ha
Planted 2009
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable
Crop Yeild 20.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 02 / Mar / 2017
Rainfall 678 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date 26 / Aug / 2017
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 100
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Bart van Olphen