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Entry Information
ExhibitorLa Linea
Show2021
Class30
Entry Number30#14
BrandLa Linea
Wine NameMencia
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePeter Leske
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityWebsite & national distribution
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Funky nose, not seeing any primary fruit. Savoury edges on palate with underripe plums . Medium bodied. Chewy tannins and plenty of acidity. Texture is good, just wanting more on nose.
Judge 2white cherry, cassis, chewy and sappy tannins, stewed fruit finish, some savouries, some va
Judge 3cherry jam, cherry pip, ripe fruit nose, palate quickly loses fruit and shows drones finishing lacking
Associate Judgelifted cinnamon, plummy spice, grippy tannins +ve, soft acid, medium finish, layered
Varietal: MencĂ­a / Jaen, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Semillon, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Rocky,Shallow
Elevation480 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2500 Vines / Ha
Planted1994
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date23 / Mar / 2018
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 60%
MaturationStainless Steel 40%
Bottling Date25 / Jan / 2020
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced388
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NotePeter Leske