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ExhibitorSkillogalee Wine
Show2024
Class34
Entry Number34#3
BrandSkillogalee Estate
Wine NameSkillogalee Small Batch Cabernet Franc
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameBrendan Pudney
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Menthol notes + polished red fruit on nose. Herbaceousness dominates. Lacks in length.
Judge 2Bright colour, quite a Cab Sauv profile on the nose; nice shape and a bit of tension here. Bright Cabernet tannins, straight and pure.
Judge 3good color fresh and pretty raspberry juicey and ripe..
Associate JudgeCool blue mint + soy chicken. Minty fresh blue on the palate. Quite light in weight.
Varietal: Cabernet Franc, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation470 Metres above sea level
Planted1969
IrrigationNone
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild3.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date24 / Feb / 2022
Rainfall250 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date06 / Sep / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced480
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteDave Palmer