Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Oliver's Taranga Vineyards
Show	2024
Class	19
Entry Number	19#20
Brand	Oliver's Taranga Vineyards
Wine Name	'Chica' Mencia Rose
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Don Oliver
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Oliver's Taranga Vineyards, 246 Seaview Road, McLaren Vale

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	light peach, savoury, lacks fruit lift, smokey, lacks freshness
Judge 2	watermelon/peach/rock melon; fleshy and generous, simple finish, lacking frame and acid
Judge 3	light pink. apple skin, cream, dull fruit. ok palate, a bit dilute
Associate Judge	orange hues starting to form. necatine, white peach, dry textural wine. finishes slightly short.

Varietal: Mencía / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	422, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Deep,Gravel,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam,Rocky,Sand,Shallow,Volcanic
Elevation	150 Metres above sea level
Planted	2011
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable Certificate: Sustainable Winegrowing Austra
Crop Yeild	5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	15 / Feb / 2024
Rainfall	0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	None 100%
Bottling Date	09 / Jul / 2024
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	900
Residual Sugar	1 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Corrina Wright