Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Bleasdale Vineyards
Show	2022
Class	31
Entry Number	31#3
Brand	Bleasdale Vineyards
Wine Name	Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Bleasdale Cellar Door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	95
Judge 1	good, varietal, light dusty herb, fine, snappy, dusty tannins, light bodied example
Judge 2	jubey lift, roses, earthy dusty nose, dusty tannins. fresh, light bodied style.
Judge 3	crunchy red current fruit on nose and palate - simple fresh and fruity. Good balance - easy.
Associate Judge	Ruby, red floral, tart red currant... under ripe, green edge, green tannin. Early drinking style, maybe chilled.

Varietal: Cabernet Franc, GI: Langhorne Creek, 87%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam
Elevation	50 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1850 Vines / Ha
Planted	1980
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	14 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall	250 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Varietal: Merlot, GI: Langhorne Creek, 10%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, GI: Langhorne Creek, 2%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Langhorne Creek, 1%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Concrete Vat 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 20%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 80%
Bottling Date	12 / Sep / 2019
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	100
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Paul Hotker/ Matt Laube