Wine Entry Detail

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
Overall Score	84
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