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Entry Information
ExhibitorGargoyle Wines
Show2019
Class16A
Entry Number16A#6
BrandGargoyle Wines
Wine NameSangiovese
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDavid Paxton
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilitySA, QLD & online
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1cherry plums, intense and layered, quite complex, firm but integrated tannins - pretty smart
Judge 2a little light on for fruit
Judge 3Mid plum colour with a hint of age. Very textural. Fine acid and tannin line. Perhaps lacks a little weight.
Associate JudgeVA gives fruit lift on nose, good palate weight, tannin and acid well balanced with good length
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneMAT 2, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation85 Metres above sea level
Planted2005
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: #5364
Crop Yeild9.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date16 / Mar / 2019
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date10 / May / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced170
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDave Matthews