Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Dog Day Wines Pty Ltd
Show	2023
Class	26A
Entry Number	26A#11
Brand	Rusty Mutt
Wine Name	Conejo Joven
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Jim Zerella
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	95
Judge 1	briary fruit , red and crunchy , moreish savory tannin , long core of fruit , acid
Judge 2	Roasted/smoky/burnt notes. Jammy fruits, quite lush on the palate. Lush finishing with a hight EtOH.
Judge 3	Pretty and lifted. Spiced cherry, game meat and cruched herb. Lithe and bright palate with nice structure and fruit/savoury appeal. Good lift and glide here.
Associate Judge	Elevated VA, palate loaded with oak need more fruit expression

Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Sand
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	11 / Mar / 2022

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 50%
Maturation	Plastic 50%
Bottling Date	16 / May / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	258
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Scott Heidrich