Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Mazza Wines
Show	2023
Class	40
Entry Number	40#1
Brand	Mazza
Wine Name	Tempranillo
Vintage	NV
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	John Mazza
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	lovely degree of familiarity to the three wines however the wines lack some fruit expression and complexity across the board.
Judge 2	Great to see aging capability, wines show balance of fruit and structure, Good density of fruit, without being heavily extracted. Like the tannin management
Judge 3	A mellow, leathery and layered older wine a standout here. All three wines connected and communicating a clear argument for the variety. The wines all lean into the leathery elements of the variety, show composure and structure and show appropriate development for age.
Judge 4	W1: developed colour, entirely tertiary in the classic leather/cigar box/dried rose vein. Hanging on on the palate with some ripe fruit, drying out on the finish. W2: Raspberry and plum, liquorice, firm tannin, moderate fruit that drops away on the finish. W3: medium intensity, unashamed firm but chalky tannin, some raisining. Would like some more freshness.
Associate Judge	a red wine feel , NE distinction , / clarity

Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Geographe, 100%
Clone	Requena, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	200 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2000 Vines / Ha
Planted	2002
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Rainfall	900 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Force Class	False
Winemaking Note	note
Winemaker Note	Janice McDonald (2008), Andrew Hoadley (2012), Courtney Treacher (2019)
Provenance Vintages	2008, 2012, 2019