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Exhibitor Gargoyle Wines
Show 2022
Class 16
Entry Number 16#9
Brand Gargoyle Wines
Wine Name Sangiovese
Vintage 2021
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name David Paxton
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Gold
Judge 1 sl spewy character, forest walk, sl bacterial
Judge 2 2021 some brick in dark red. Biscuity/malty edge over muted fruits. Palate quite firm, cooler, eucalypt edge.
Judge 3 morello cherry, firm tannin, but mouthcoating, lingers well, cocoa powder
Associate Judge Raspberry pie, slightly meaty. Varietal. Clean acid on finish, hint of pepper.
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone MAT 2, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil Type Clay,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam
Elevation 120 Metres above sea level
Planted 2005
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Biodynamic Certificate: 5364
Crop Yeild 8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 11 / Mar / 2021
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation Large Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date 15 / Dec / 2021
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 112
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Dave Matthews