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Entry Information
Exhibitor Ferngrove Wines
Show 2021
Class 33
Entry Number 33#8
Brand Ferngrove
Wine Name King Malbec
Vintage 2020
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Chris Zur
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Silver
Judge 1 Dark opulent fruit. Good weight and drive. Firm tannins
Judge 2 deep colour. blackberries. chocolate. herbs. middleweight. succulent balance. fine tannins. good length
Judge 3 Subtle aromas of leather, chocolate and plum.The palate structure and flavours really lift the wine up
Associate Judge acetone, apparent on palate, souring
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Frankland River, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 250
Force Class False