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Exhibitor Oliver's Taranga Vineyards
Show 2022
Class 27
Entry Number 27#6
Brand Oliver's Taranga Vineyards
Wine Name Mencia
Vintage 2022
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Don Oliver
Commercial Label Yes
Availability Olivers Taranga Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / Award Silver
Judge 1 juicy, med bodied, spicy, aromatic, nice wine. palalte stops a bit firm and short
Judge 2 good freshness, astringent but not too aggressive.
Judge 3 Petrichored red jubey plums - drying tannins with withered fruit
Associate Judge Deep fruits and spices, bright tight and focused, lovely wine.
Varietal: MencĂ­a / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone 51 ITACYL, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Loam,Shallow
Elevation 150 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 1500 Vines / Ha
Planted 2011
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable Certificate: Sustainable Winegrowing Austra
Crop Yeild 4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 01 / Mar / 2022
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation Large Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date 30 / Sep / 2022
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 270
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Corrina Wright