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Entry Information
ExhibitorGargoyle Wines
Show2019
Class19C
Entry Number19C#7
BrandGargoyle Wines
Wine NameTempranillo Touriga
Vintage2018
OriginMulti-regional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilitySA, QLD & online
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1chewy, savoury, good balance, reasonable alcohol, savoury finish, grip of tannin at the end
Judge 2deep red/purple. Full, rich wine in balance
Judge 3Very deep plum. Mealy stewy ripe dark fruits on the nose. Med weight palate. Textural with dryish tannin finish.
Associate JudgeFruit salad, cherry, rhubarb, some dusty notes. Tannins up front and puckering
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Adelaide Hills, 55%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Langhorne Creek, 45%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date10 / May / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced150
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDave Matthews