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ExhibitorOliver's Taranga Vineyards
Show2023
Class29
Entry Number29#1
BrandOliver's Taranga Vineyards
Wine NameMencia
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDon Oliver
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOlivers Taranga Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1lifted plums, has line, medium bodied, chalky tannins, has mouthfeel
Judge 2red apples and violets, nice savoury tannins, medium body, fruit lacking concentration but everything in its place
Judge 3jubey, fruity and fun aromatically. A bit grubby. Palate has some nice framing tannins and fruit profile is a bit darker on the palate.
Associate Judgered earth, juicy, red fruits, dense, plush tannin, rich style
Varietal: MencĂ­a / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone51 ITACYL, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Shallow
Elevation150 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1500 Vines / Ha
Planted2011
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: Sustainable Winegrowing Austra
Crop Yeild4.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date01 / Mar / 2022
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date16 / Oct / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced300
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteCorrina Wright