Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Skillogalee Wine
Show	2023
Class	31
Entry Number	31#16
Brand	Skillogalee Estate
Wine Name	Skillogalee Small Batch Malbec
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Brendan Pudney
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	minty pickled gherkin character distracting from overall wine. finishes a bit hot and hard.
Judge 2	lifted violetty vibrant and powerful packed with fine tannins
Judge 3	Brighter nose, biscuit oak; red fruited, mid weight, juicy and plus with some zest.
Associate Judge	boysenberry and spiced plums, quite tasty, nice freshness to the wine, feels youthful and easy

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	470 Metres above sea level
Planted	1969
Irrigation	None
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	3.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	24 / Feb / 2022
Rainfall	250 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date	06 / Sep / 2021
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	480
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Dave Palmer