Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Mercer Wines
Show	2023
Class	31
Entry Number	31#12
Brand	Mercer Wines
Wine Name	Malbec
Vintage	2022
Origin	Multi-regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	87
Judge 1	lavender and violets. nice inky notes on palate. vibrant and expressive. supple acidity.
Judge 2	fresh and crunchy, oak in balance
Judge 3	Some good varietal fruit but somehow a little pinched (sweet/sour) on the nose and palate; disjointed finish,
Associate Judge	lightly dusty, meaty-salami, tannins are building to astringent

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Hilltops, 90%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: , 10%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	229
Force Class	False