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Entry Information
Exhibitor Jim Barry Wines
Show 2019
Class 25
Entry Number 25#8
Brand Jim Barry Wines
Wine Name St Clare Malbec
Vintage 2016
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 Lifted dark black berry fruit. Vanilla pod oak.tannins a bit on the grippy side. Earthy savoury. Palate just a bit bitter in the finish.
Judge 2 stale old barrels? ranchio character and very sour
Judge 3 Developed and tannins very bitter and drying.
Associate Judge Dry and loosely structured, seems lean for the fruit, but has concentration
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation 450 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 1600 Vines / Ha
Planted 1998
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable
Crop Yeild 4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Large Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced 250
Force Class False