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
Judge 1	Oak dominant. Overshadows fruit drive. Lacks drive and complexity.
Judge 2	Dark and broody but questioning if it is showing a bit developed. Oak influence is clear which dominates fruit,
Judge 3	Bright colour, floral and dusty spice and pretty. Just enough oomph to fruit and finishes balanced. Nice wine.
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