Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Marnong Wines
Show	2023
Class	23B
Entry Number	23B#1
Brand	Marnong Esate
Wine Name	Montepulciano
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Carl Duncan
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	83
Judge 1	Slightly bilgey with a sour edge. Dark and muted
Judge 2	An unpleasant reduced nose, charred meat and a bleak outlook.
Judge 3	M+ ruby. Deep meaty dark fruit aromas. Dark chocolate. Intriguing. The meatiness (reduction) might disturb some, but adds complexity and intrigue. Acidity quite high for the weight, clashes a bit. Good firm savoury extract
Associate Judge	Meaty, earthiness with cranberry spritz. Pal has depth and bright acid.

Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Sunbury, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: 1103 Paulsen, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	270 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2667 Vines / Ha
Planted	2017
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Crop Yeild	6.30 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	16 / Apr / 2021

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	13 / Jan / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	310
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Sandrine Gimon