Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Knappstein Wines
Show	2023
Class	31
Entry Number	31#6
Brand	Knappstein Wines
Wine Name	Malbec
Vintage	2021
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	riper style. palate a bit hot and hard. lacking fruit vibrancy.
Judge 2	soft and floral, medium weight with some flesh slightly overrun by the tannins
Judge 3	Bright nose and then a slightly simple palate that finishes a touch warm.
Associate Judge	Chinese plum sauce, baked plum, generous and fleshy, nice structure and overall solid booze

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Limestone/Calcareous
Elevation	450 Metres above sea level
Growing Method	Sustainable Certificate: SWA
Harvest Date	10 / Mar / 2021

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	01 / Oct / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	1500
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Michael Kane