Wine Entry Detail

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
Overall Score	84.5
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: Mencía / 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