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	violets and dark fruit. lovely tannin build. nice line.
Judge 2	admirable wine lacking charm
Judge 3	Pure (bit of hay), violets, quite pronounced and peppery. Soft and purple right through. Some liquorice and graphite.
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