Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Heirloom Vineyards Wine Co
Show	2023
Class	30
Entry Number	30#4
Brand	Heirloom Vineyards
Wine Name	McLaren Vale Touriga
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	leafy elements ,anise , orange peel , lightness on the palate with chalky tannin
Judge 2	Wildmint, balsam, and plum pie with savory and sweet spices. Spicy palate with firm tannins and concentrated fruits...high EtOH rich and firm.
Judge 3	Red plum melds with pepper spice and a game meat note. Plum and spice on the palate again, supported by pepper, meat and milk chocolate. Chalky tannins bring length and focus.
Associate Judge	Dark plumy, with some herbal fruit, tannins is on the over extracted side

Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay
Planted	2007
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	08 / Apr / 2022

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	1000
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Elena Brooks / Alexandra Haselich