Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Hungerford Hill
Show	2023
Class	31
Entry Number	31#15
Brand	Hungerford Hill
Wine Name	Malbec
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	96
Judge 1	Pure (bit of hay), violets, quite pronounced and peppery. Soft and purple right through. Some liquorice and graphite.
Judge 2	violets and dark fruit. lovely tannin build. nice line.
Judge 3	admirable wine lacking charm
Associate Judge	Violet confection, feels low oak, soft and supple on palate but needs more structure for higher points

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Hilltops, 100%
Clone	80 MAT 3, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Granite
Elevation	540 Metres above sea level
Planted	2016
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	27 / Apr / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	400
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Bryan Currie