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Entry Information
ExhibitorBondar Wines
Show2020
Class28
Entry Number28#4
BrandBondar Wines
Wine NameMonastrell
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBen Lacey
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityWebsite, Edinburgh Cellars
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophiesBest Red Wine
Best Iberian Variety Wine
Best Label Artwork
Judge 1Black olive more savoury aspects. lovely poised wine, savoury with ripe soft fruits. some alcohol warmth to finish
Judge 2Sovereign Hill Raspberry Lolly, raspberry sorbet on the palate, velvet tannin, nice length, perfumed finish
Judge 3medium red, clean lifted berry fruit, very good fruit and tannin balance, long flavour finish
Associate Judgebrambly nose, sweet fruited mid palate wrapped in savoury, earthy undertones,press tannin and a floral finish
Varietal: Mataro / Mourvèdre / Monastrell, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Limestone/Calcareous,Rocky
Elevation75 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1666 Vines / Ha
Planted1990
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: SWA
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date20 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall420 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / Sep / 2020
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced60
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndre Bondar