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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
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