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Exhibitor Hastwell & Lightfoot
Show 2022
Class 31
Entry Number 31#1
Brand H&L by Hastwell & Lightfoot
Wine Name Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2018
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Hastwell & Lightfoot
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 sl earthy and plummy, a bit muddy and earthy, developed
Judge 2 very minty/herbal with ribena and blackcurrant pastilles on the nose and palate - thin and bitter on finish - strange shape
Judge 3 crushed stems and plum, char, tannin clipping the fruit a little, bit green.
Associate Judge Brickish hue, developed, medicinal aromas, dry red fruit, VP like. Palate lacking concentration and freshness.
Varietal: Cabernet Franc, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type Sand
Planted 1988
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation Plastic 100%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 160
Force Class False
Winemaker Note James Hastwell