Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Quartz Hill
Show	2022
Class	27
Entry Number	27#7
Brand	Quartz Hill
Wine Name	Mencia
Vintage	2020
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Shane Mead
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Website

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	82.5
Judge 1	brown and slightly spritzy, odd
Judge 2	developed, hard work.
Judge 3	col? peppered bright black plums with better palate showing integrated tannins and mouthfeel - salty edge
Associate Judge	Developed and lacks vibrancy. Fruit missing, but fairly drinkable.

Varietal: Mencía / Jaen, GI: Pyrenees, 100%
Clone	51 ITACYL, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam,Quartz,Sand
Elevation	306 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	3000 Vines / Ha
Planted	2014
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Crop Yeild	1.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	25 / Feb / 2020

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	01 / Aug / 2018
Closure	Crown Seal
Cases Produced	70
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Owen Latta