Wine Entry Detail

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
Overall Score	81
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