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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
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