Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Cherubino
Show	2019
Class	32D
Entry Number	32D#15
Brand	Larry Cherubino Wines
Wine Name	Laissez Faire Mencia
Vintage	2018
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Larry Cherubino
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	cellar door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	96
Judge 1	Purple red, white spice, cranberry and exotic red fruits, soft and rich tannins
Judge 2	reductive and high alcohol, hard to find the fruit on the nose, lean fruit on the plate. lacking balance.
Judge 3	Bright dark red. Rich black jubes, aniseed. Ripe and fruity with assertive tannins and soft acidity.
Associate Judge	ruby red, a touch oyster, icing sugar, soft palate, easy to drink, commercial.

Varietal: Mencía / Jaen, GI: Frankland River, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Gravel,Rocky
Elevation	250 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1650 Vines / Ha
Planted	2014
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Crop Yeild	4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	20 / Apr / 2018

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	20 / Mar / 2019
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	78
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Larry Cherubino, Andrew Siddell, Matt Buchan