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Entry Information
ExhibitorBondar Wines
Show2021
Class28
Entry Number28#1
BrandBondar Wines
Wine NameMonastrell
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBen Lacey
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityWebsite, Edinburgh Cellars
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Dark fruit with savoury edges. Medium bodied with those same dark fruit and savouriness carrying through. Lots of fine tannin. Good intensity.
Judge 2lavender and violets, plums and cherries, soft with medium weight, medium length. floral and raspberry finish
Judge 3clunky high tones on nose, palate bold and astringent. Cedar oil. ripe fruit, looking for some finesse. bold wine, tannins, nice finish
Associate Judgelifted cherry, savoury, grippy tannins, acid line and length, medium 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 Date23 / Mar / 2020
Rainfall608 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date01 / Aug / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced60
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndre Bondar