Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ministry of Clouds
Show	2023
Class	29
Entry Number	29#6
Brand	Ministry of Clouds
Wine Name	Mencia
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Richard Leask
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Judge 1	fennel, black fruit, brambly, has some depth and complexity
Judge 2	darker broodier nose, plush velvety fruit, riper more powerful style but not jammy or hot.
Judge 3	Some reduction on the nose, nougat. Lovely softness on the plate which is framed by approachable tannins.
Associate Judge	reduction, earthy, some supporting positive herbal notes. Savoury style, attractive

Varietal: Mencía / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Cabernet Sauvignon, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Rocky
Elevation	189 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1725 Vines / Ha
Planted	2017
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable Certificate: SWA
Crop Yeild	8.90 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	08 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall	623 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 65%
Ferment	Plastic 35%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 63%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 37%
Bottling Date	23 / Nov / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	426
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Bernice Ong/Julian Forwood/Chris Parsons