Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Golden Grove Estate
Show	2024
Class	33
Entry Number	33#4
Brand	Golden Grove Estate
Wine Name	Malbec
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Sam & Jason Costanzo
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	87
Judge 1	Slightly sour orange. Edge of volatility and a hint of bitter note.
Judge 2	Nose is dulled. Pal sees some fruit sweetness and an okay structure, just lacking intensity and depth.
Judge 3	Firm, glass staining colour and intense nose with violets. Juicy and supple with nicely integrated tannins that blackberry and cherry fruit hangs off.
Associate Judge	dark rich fruit, sweet spice, richness translates to palate. structure does appear to hold with firm ripe tannins. lacking some fruit complexity, all dark and spice.

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Granite,Loam,Sand
Elevation	800 Metres above sea level
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	60
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Ray Costanzo