Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ferngrove Wines
Show	2024
Class	33
Entry Number	33#11
Brand	Ferngrove
Wine Name	the Orchid Collection Malbec
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Chris Zur
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	84
Judge 1	Dark and broody but questioning if it is showing a bit developed. Oak influence is clear which dominates fruit,
Judge 2	Bright colour, floral and dusty spice and pretty. Just enough oomph to fruit and finishes balanced. Nice wine.
Judge 3	Oak dominant. Overshadows fruit drive. Lacks drive and complexity.
Associate Judge	washy, herbal mint. red and black fruit, some dark spice tannins. palate appears well made and balanced

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Frankland River, 90%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, GI: Frankland River, 10%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	250
Force Class	False