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Entry Information
ExhibitorCapital Wines
Show2019
Class16A
Entry Number16A#3
BrandCapital Wines
Wine NameThe Foreign Minister
Vintage2017
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1sl aldehyde on the nose, oak, sl flat, palate more expressive, sinewy palate, firm sl sappy finish
Judge 2mature and a little oxidised
Judge 3Brownish hues. Hints of oxidation on nose. Dried herb. Palate has dried out.
Associate JudgeColour indicative of some age. Red fruit on nose. VA detracts from fruit on palate
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Canberra District, 96%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeUnknown
Elevation560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1600 Vines / Ha
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date21 / Apr / 2017
Rainfall590 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Canberra District, 4%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeUnknown
Elevation560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1600 Vines / Ha
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date10 / Mar / 2017
Rainfall560 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date30 / Jun / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced150
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NotePhil Scott & Andrew McEwin