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Entry Information
Exhibitor Australian Vintage Ltd
Show 2023
Class 29
Entry Number 29#9
Brand Nepenthe
Wine Name Pinnacle Mencia
Vintage 2022
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 bright, little simple, lacking fruit depth
Judge 2 balsamic edge on nose, bit hollow and hard
Judge 3 some nice inky complexity and red fruits on the nose. lighter bodies palate, cherry and anise spice. Tannins are a bit drying on the finish.
Associate Judge cola. bright red fruits. bright ernergetic style.
Varietal: MencĂ­a / Jaen, GI: Adelaide Hills, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced 210
Force Class False
Winemaker Note James Evers