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Entry Information
Exhibitor Hugh Hamilton Wines
Show 2023
Class 18A
Entry Number 18A#16
Brand Hugh Hamilton Wines
Wine Name The Mongrel
Vintage 2022
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 confected and sweet. palate a bit drying.
Judge 2 savoury interest, juicy and succulent, earthy flavour to the tannins, balanced
Judge 3 Pinot colour and a bit simple looking; pleasant but slightly innocuous palate.
Associate Judge bruisy brown apple, dried oregano, delicacy and spice, light drying tannin
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Clay
Elevation 80 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 2500 Vines / Ha
Planted 1998
Growing Method Conventional
Crop Yeild 3.30 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 08 / Mar / 2022
Wine Making Information
Ferment Old Wood 30%
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date 23 / Nov / 2022
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 814
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Nic Bourke